The technology that controls traits of organisms by modifying their genetic material is known as ______.

genetic engineering

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genetic addition

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gene therapy

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gene mapping

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genetic engineering

The technology that controls traits of organisms by modifying their genetic material is known as genetic engineering. Traditionally, humans have manipulated genomes indirectly by controlling breeding and selecting offspring with desired traits. Genetic engineering adds on to the modern biotechnology methods.

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