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What is genetic engineering?

  • The selective breeding of plants and animals
  • The process of cloning organisms
  • The study of genetic mutations
  • The manipulation of an organism's genome using modern DNA technology (correct)
  • What is the purpose of genetic engineering?

  • To manipulate the environment for genetic enhancement
  • To produce therapeutic recombinant proteins (correct)
  • To study the natural genetic variations in organisms
  • To create new species of organisms
  • What is the role of restriction enzymes in genetic engineering?

  • To introduce foreign genes into an organism
  • To repair damaged DNA
  • To amplify DNA sequences
  • To cut particular DNA sequences (correct)
  • What is the function of gel electrophoresis in genetic engineering?

    <p>To separate DNA fragments based on size</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did genetic engineers at the Monsanto Corporation produce in the 1980s?

    <p>Recombinant bovine growth hormone (rBGH)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of DNA cutting in genetic engineering?

    <p>To cut particular DNA sequences using restriction enzymes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of gel electrophoresis in genetic engineering?

    <p>To separate DNA fragments based on size</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in genetic engineering?

    <p>To make copies of DNA segments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'transgenic' refer to in the context of genetic engineering?

    <p>Organisms containing foreign or synthetic genes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the focus of genetic engineers at the Monsanto Corporation in the 1980s?

    <p>Producing recombinant bovine growth hormone (rBGH)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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