NEETBiologyBiotechnology Principles and ProcessesMCQ+4 / −1
Which one of the following techniques made it
possible to genetically engineer living organisms ?
- ARecombinant DNA techniques
- BX-ray diffraction
- CHeavier isotope labeling
- DHybridization
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Correct answer: A
Recombinant DNA technology is the process joining together two DNA molecules from two different species that are inserted into a host organism to produce new genetic combination.
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