Understanding Genetic Engineering: How Genes Work
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What is the most essential learning competency related to genetic engineering in the given text?

  • Explaining the process of gene splicing
  • Describing the process of genetic engineering (correct)
  • Analyzing the differences between DNA and RNA
  • Describing the historical development of genetic engineering

    • Who is credited with the discovery of restriction enzymes relevant to genetic engineering?

  • Daniel Nathans
  • Hamilton O. Smith
  • Jess Palo
  • Werner Arber (correct)

    • Which type of restriction enzymes are essential to genetic engineering for their ability to cleave a specific site within the DNA?

  • Type I restriction enzymes
  • Type IV restriction enzymes
  • Type III restriction enzymes
  • Type II restriction enzymes (correct)

    • What is the primary purpose of genetic engineering?

    <p>To modify organisms or populations through DNA manipulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who helped advance the technique of DNA recombination and demonstrated the usefulness of type II enzymes in genetic studies?

    <p>Daniel Nathans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the artificial manipulation, modification, and recombination of DNA or other nucleic acid molecules termed as?

    <p>Genetic engineering</p> Signup and view all the answers

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