Multiple choice general knowledge

Who perfected GENETIC ENGINEERING?

  1. Cohen & Boyer

  2. Hunt & Davids

  3. Sinclair & Roberts

  4. Jaysson & Simons
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Explanation

Stanley Cohen and Herbert Boyer developed the first recombinant DNA technology in 1973, pioneering genetic engineering by combining DNA from different organisms.

AI explanation

To answer this question, you need to understand the history of genetic engineering. Let's go through each option to understand why it is correct or incorrect:

Option A) Cohen & Boyer - This option is correct because Stanley Cohen and Herbert Boyer are considered the pioneers and founders of genetic engineering. In 1972, they successfully combined DNA molecules from different sources to create recombinant DNA, a groundbreaking technique that allowed scientists to manipulate and modify genes.

Option B) Hunt & Davids - This option is incorrect. Hunt & Davids are not known for their contributions to genetic engineering.

Option C) Sinclair & Roberts - This option is incorrect. Sinclair & Roberts are not known for their contributions to genetic engineering.

Option D) Jaysson & Simons - This option is incorrect. Jaysson & Simons are not known for their contributions to genetic engineering.

The correct answer is A) Cohen & Boyer. Stanley Cohen and Herbert Boyer are credited with perfecting genetic engineering through their work on recombinant DNA technology.

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