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What are Restriction Enzymes?

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Restriction enzymes are proteins that cut DNA at precise locations, allowing for the manipulation of genetic material.

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What is Selective Breeding?

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Selective breeding is the intentional mating of organisms to produce offspring with specific desired traits.

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What is a Transgenic Organism?

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A transgenic organism is one that has had foreign genes incorporated into its genome.

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What is Genetic Engineering?

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Genetic engineering is the process of modifying DNA in an organism to produce new genes.

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What does GMO stand for?

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GMO stands for Genetically Modified Organism.

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What is Biotechnology?

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Biotechnology is the use of living organisms or their products to develop or create new products, often involving genetic manipulation.

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What is the role of DNA ligase in genetic engineering?

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DNA ligase is an enzyme that helps bond DNA fragments together, crucial for recombinant DNA technology.

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What is the purpose of cloning in biotechnology?

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Cloning in biotechnology is used to create identical copies of organisms or genes, often for research or therapeutic purposes.

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What is the difference between Genetic Modification and Selective Breeding?

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Genetic modification involves directly altering an organism's DNA, while selective breeding involves choosing parent organisms with desirable traits to produce offspring.

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What are plasmids and their role in genetic engineering?

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Plasmids are small, circular DNA molecules used as vectors to transfer genetic material into a host organism.