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Genetic engineering techniques have been applied in numerous fields including agriculture. One of the best-known applications of genetic engineering in agriculture is genetically modified organisms.

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Methods used to produce new forms of DNA are called?

Genetic engineering


Why is terminator technology used?

Terminator technology is used in agriculture. It is a form of genetic engineering that creates seeds that produce plants that have sterile seeds at the end of the growing season. Thus, farmers have to buy seeds each year and do not have the option of saving them from their harvests (which most do not do now).


Technique designed to directly alter an organism's DNA?

Recombinant DNA technology can be used to genetically modify something.


Give some examples of biotechnology based product and their importance?

An example of modern biotechnology is genetic engineering which is being used in both plants and animals. Possibly the most important aspect of food genetic engineering is to wake people up to taking back responsibility for their lives.


How genetic engineering is used in agriculture?

In the USA, there are at least three major ways that genetic engineering is used in agriculture that I know of. Probably the most well known: herbicide resistance such as Glyphosphate resistant has been genetically engineered into crops (beans, corn, for ex) so that farmers can then apply Glyphospate to fields, killing the nonresistant weeds. Another example - the gene that encodes the insecticidal crystal protein of Bacillusthuringiensis has been introduced into some crop plants to make these plants lethal to herbaceous insect pests. A third example - scientists have introduced genes that produce nutrients, such as carotene into staple foods such as rice. The first two applications are controversial, as evidence of herbicide and insecticidal resistance spreading to "weeds" has been confirmed.

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What is genetic engineering describe three possibilities benefits on this technique?

Genetic Engineering is the study and application of genetics for a better life/future. Genetic engineering can be used to produce medicines & to improve food crops. Researchers are also using genetic engineering to try to cure human genetic disorders.


Describe the importance of genetic engineering?

Genetic engineering is important because if we did not have it some people would suffer from not having their cells perform normally and it is used to help make abig amount of medicine, such as insulin, to help people who have diabetes.


How are bacteria used in genetic engineering?

In genetic engineering, bacteria is used in altering and replicating the genes that are subsequently introduced into animals or plants.


Are bacteria used in genetic engineering?

yes


What is animal engineering?

The technology used in genetic engineering on animals is roughly called animal engineering


What technology is used during reproduction?

genetic engineering


What is another word used for eugenics?

Genetic engineering ,


Genetic engineering is used to repair damaged?

genes


What is DNA lipase used for in genetic engineering?

The DNA lipases are the paste enzyme which helps to join the broken DNA fragments in genetic engineering


The procedure used by Cohen and Boyer is known as?

Genetic engineering


Which property of DNA is used as a tool in genetic engineering?

Complementarity.


How is genetic engineering used?

it is used to clone things and make super things.