Genetic Engineering

Question

Genetic engineering
A) allows the use of bacteria as production factories for a number of molecules AND is dependent on RNA enzymes.
B) relies on recombinant DNA technology AND relies completely on conjugation.
C) allows the use of bacteria as production factories for a number of molecules AND relies completely on conjugation.
D) allows the use of bacteria as production factories for a number of molecules AND relies on recombinant DNA technology.
E) is dependent on RNA enzymes AND relies on recombinant DNA technology.

Accepted Answer

Genetic engineering involves the manipulation of an organism's DNA to create new traits or change existing ones. Recombinant DNA technology is a key tool in genetic engineering, as it allows for the insertion of foreign DNA into an organism's genome. This technology is often used to create bacterial factories for the production of molecules such as insulin or human growth hormone. Conjugation, on the other hand, is a bacterial process whereby genetic material is transferred between cells through physical contact. While it can be used in genetic engineering, it is not a primary tool. RNA enzymes, also known as ribozymes, are important molecules in many biological processes, but are not necessary for genetic engineering.