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Introduction of foreign genes for improving genotype is
BiologyBiotechnology - Principles and ProcessesAIIMSAIIMS 2002
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  • A biotechnology
  • B vernalization
  • C tissue culture
  • D genetic engineering.
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The correct answer is: genetic engineering.
Technique of manipulating prokaryotic as well as eukaryotic DNA has witnessed a remarkable development. This has allowed breaking of a DNA molecule at two desired places to isolate a specific DNA segment and then its insertion in another DNA molecule at a desired position. The product thus obtained is called $r$ DNA and the technique as genetic engineering.

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