Introduction to Biotechnology — Science STD 9 — Question
Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 9ScienceIntroduction to Biotechnology3 Marks
Question
Genetic engineering
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Answer
Genetic engineering is the deliberate modification of the characteristics of an organism by manipulating its genetic material.
An organism that is generated through genetic engineering is called a genetically modified organism (GMO).
Genetic engineering is applied in many fields like research, agriculture, industrial biotechnology and medicine.
In agriculture, genetic engineering is used in the production of cash crops, improvement in varieties of cash crops, increase in ability of plants to withstand environmental stresses.
In medicine, genetic engineering is used for vaccine production, early diagnosis of congenital disease, organ transplant, cancer research, production of artificial skin, cartilage etc. in laboratories.
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