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What is the primary technique used in genetic engineering?
What is the primary technique used in genetic engineering?
- Recombinant DNA (rDNA) technology (correct)
- Transgenic animal production
- Classical breeding
- Traditional mutation
What is the outcome of introducing foreign genes to an organism through genetic engineering?
What is the outcome of introducing foreign genes to an organism through genetic engineering?
- The organism produces the same proteins as before
- The organism remains unchanged
- The organism expresses traits that it normally would not (correct)
- The organism becomes extinct
What is a limitation of traditional breeding methods that genetic engineering can overcome?
What is a limitation of traditional breeding methods that genetic engineering can overcome?
- Acquiring desirable traits through mutation
- Producing proteins that are harmful to humans
- Acquiring certain desirable traits that may not be easily acquired (correct)
- Creating transgenic animals
Who created the first transgenic animal in 1974?
Who created the first transgenic animal in 1974?
In what year was somatostatin, a human protein, produced through genetically modified E.coli?
In what year was somatostatin, a human protein, produced through genetically modified E.coli?
What is the primary reason for introducing the Bt toxin gene from Bacillus thuringiensis into corn?
What is the primary reason for introducing the Bt toxin gene from Bacillus thuringiensis into corn?
What is the role of restriction enzymes in genetic engineering?
What is the role of restriction enzymes in genetic engineering?
What is the correct sequence of steps in genetic engineering of Bt corn?
What is the correct sequence of steps in genetic engineering of Bt corn?
What is the primary function of a probe in genetic engineering?
What is the primary function of a probe in genetic engineering?
What is the name of the bacterium that is used to create genetically modified organisms?
What is the name of the bacterium that is used to create genetically modified organisms?
