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Explain the difference between selective breeding and genetic engineering.

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Selective Breeding Genetic Engineering
Type of breeding Natural Artificial
Enzymes used No enzymes used. Endonuclease and ligase.
Selection Process Selects the parents considering their traits that allow them to breed on their own. the genes are being transferred.

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