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What is genetic engineering? Give the full form of GMO.


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Genetic engineering:

  1. Genetic engineering is also known as genetic modification. This strategy entails employing biotechnology tools to manipulate the genome of any organism.
  2. The goal of genetic engineering is to introduce new DNA into an organism in order to add one or more additional beneficial traits that are not present in that organism.

GMO:

  1. The term GMO refers to genetically modified organisms.
  2. GMOs are organisms whose genetic identity has been altered or redefined through the use of genetic engineering techniques.

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