Multiple choice

Which of the following statements regarding genetic engineering is incorrect?

  1. Genetic engineering does not normally include traditional animal and plant breeding.

  2. If genetic material from another species is added to the host, the resulting organism is called cisgenic.

  3. Genetic engineering alters the genetic make-up of an organism.

  4. It involves macro-injection and micro-encapsulation techniques.

  5. Gene targeting uses homologous recombination.
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Explanation

If genetic material from another species is added to the host, the resulting organism is called transgenic. If genetic material from the same species or a species that can naturally breed with the host is used, the resulting organism is called cisgenic.

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