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Define genetic engineering.

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Genetic engineering:-

It is a technique for artifically and deliberately modifying DNA (genes) to suit human needs. It is also called recombinant DNA technology or DNA splicing. It is a kind of Biotechnology. It is that branch of science which deals with study of heredity (inheritance of character) and variations. It deals withinborn characteristics of the organisms. Genetics also deals with inbron diffrencess between fairly similar related organisms. Genes are carriers of character and present on chromosolmes. Mendal is considered as father of genetics.

In genertic engineering various technique used. there are

(i) Pedigrce analysis

(ii) Population genetics

(iii) study of twins

(iv) Karyo type

(v) cells culture

All are known as genetic engineering.

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