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Question

Biology Question on biotechnology

Introduction of foreign genes for improving genotype is

A

biotechnology

B

vernalization

C

tissue culture

D

genetic engineering

Answer

genetic engineering

Explanation

Solution

Technique of manipulating prokaryotic as well as eukaryotic DNA has witnessed a remarkable development. This has allowed breaking of a DNA molecule at two desired places to isolate a specific DNA segment and then its insertion in another DNA molecule at a desired position. The product thus obtained is called r DNA and the technique as genetic engineering.