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makvit [3.9K]
3 years ago
9

Genetic engineering is best described as:

Biology
1 answer:
Serjik [45]3 years ago
7 0

Answer:

D. changing the DNA of a living thing to change its characteristics.

Explanation:

Genetic engineering is the process of using recombinant DNA (rDNA) technology to alter the genetic makeup of an organism. Traditionally, humans have manipulated genomes indirectly by controlling breeding and selecting offspring with desired traits.

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