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What is genetic engineering?
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- The indirect manipulation of an organism's genome using outdated DNA technology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?
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?
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?
What is the role of gel electrophoresis in genetic engineering?
What was the focus of genetic engineers at the Monsanto Corporation in the 1980s?
What was the focus of genetic engineers at the Monsanto Corporation in the 1980s?
Which technique is used to separate DNA in genetic engineering?
Which technique is used to separate DNA in genetic engineering?
What is the main purpose of genetic engineering?
What is the main purpose of genetic engineering?
What is the role of restriction enzymes in genetic engineering?
What is the role of restriction enzymes in genetic engineering?
What is the purpose of recombinant bovine growth hormone (rBGH) production by genetic engineers at the Monsanto Corporation?
What is the purpose of recombinant bovine growth hormone (rBGH) production by genetic engineers at the Monsanto Corporation?
What is the function of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in genetic engineering?
What is the function of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in genetic engineering?
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