Genetic engineering is a technique in which two plants with desired traits are made to cross and develop seeds.

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The correct option is B False
Genetic engineering:
Genetic engineering is the process of using technology to manipulate or alter the DNA makeup of an organism.
It may involve adding a gene from one species to an organism from a different species to produce a desired trait.
It can also involve deleting a region of DNA or adding a new segment of DNA.
Genetic engineering has been applied for the production to the production of cancer therapies, brewing of yeast, genetically modified plants and livestock, and many more.
The plant with the desired trait is made to cross to develop a new trait called interbreeding.
Final answer: The given statement is false.

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