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What is genetic engineering?
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Genetic engineering is the process of altering the DNA in an organism's genome to introduce new traits.
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What is the purpose of genetic engineering?
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The purpose of genetic engineering is to modify organisms to exhibit certain desired traits, such as resistance to diseases or improved nutritional content.
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What is a gene?
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A gene is a segment of DNA that contains instructions for building proteins, which perform most life functions.
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Can you name one technique used in genetic engineering?
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CRISPR-Cas9 is a popular technique used for editing genes.
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What is a transgenic organism?
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A transgenic organism is an organism that contains a gene or genes which have been artificially inserted instead of the organism acquiring them through reproduction.
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