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What is genetic engineering?

  • The manipulation of an organism's environment using modern genetic technology
  • The direct human manipulation of an organism's genome using modern DNA technology (correct)
  • The indirect manipulation of an organism's genome using outdated DNA technology
  • The manipulation of an organism's phenotype using modern RNA technology
  • What is the purpose of genetic engineering?

  • To study the natural genetic variation in organisms
  • To produce therapeutic recombinant proteins (correct)
  • To increase the natural biodiversity of organisms
  • To alter the physical appearance of organisms
  • What is the function of restriction enzymes in genetic engineering?

  • To amplify DNA sequences
  • To modify RNA sequences
  • To cut particular DNA sequences (correct)
  • To join DNA sequences together
  • What is the role of gel electrophoresis in genetic engineering?

    <p>To separate DNA fragments based on size</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

    Which technique is used to separate DNA in genetic engineering?

    <p>Gel electrophoresis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of genetic engineering?

    <p>To manipulate an organism's genome using modern DNA technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of restriction enzymes in genetic engineering?

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

    What is the purpose of recombinant bovine growth hormone (rBGH) production by genetic engineers at the Monsanto Corporation?

    <p>To manipulate the DNA sequence encoding the growth hormone protein</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To amplify DNA sequences</p> Signup and view all the answers

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