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What is
genetic engineering
?
Genetic engineering is a set of
technologies
used to change the genetic makeup of cells.
What is a key characteristic of
genetic engineering
?
It involves direct manipulation of an organism's
genes
.
What does
DNA
stand for?
DNA stands for
Deoxyribonucleic
acid.
What is the role of
DNA
in organisms?
DNA carries
genetic
instructions for development, functioning, growth, and reproduction.
What are the building blocks of
DNA
?
DNA is made up of
nucleotides
.
What is
gene cloning
?
Gene cloning is making copies of a
specific
gene.
What is
gene editing
?
Gene editing involves modifying existing
genes
.
What is
gene knockout
?
Gene knockout involves disabling or removing
specific
genes.