Scientists Are Able to Manipulate DNA Within the Cells of Plants

question 43

Multiple Choice

Scientists are able to manipulate DNA within the cells of plants, animals, and other organisms to ensure that certain advantageous traits will appear and be passed on, or that certain harmful traits are eliminated. What is the term for this process?

• A) genetic engineering
• B) cloning
• C) genetic discrimination
• D) stem cell manipulation
• E) xenotransplantation

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