Question

What is genetic engineering?

Answer 1

Genetic engineering:

1. Genetic engineering, also called genetic modification, is the direct manipulation of an organism’s genome using biotechnology.
2. It is a set of technologies used to change the genetic makeup of cells, including the transfer of genes within and across species boundaries to produce improved or novel organisms.
3. It aids the addition of such traits that are not originally found in the organisms.

Advantages:

1. Recombinant DNA is required to create Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO).
2. Genetic disorders in humans can be corrected using genetic engineering.