Multiple choice Identify the incorrect statement regarding recombinant DNA technology? Restriction enzymes are used to cut DNA molecule. Paul Berg’s developed the first rDNA molecule by gene splicing experiment. Gene cloning refers to the production of large number of copies of the gene. The mechanism of intake of DNA fragments from the surrounding medium by a cell is called transformation. The first successful transformation of rDNA was governed by Boyer and Cohen in 1969. Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself E Correct answer Explanation The first successful transformation of rDNA into a bacterium was governed by Boyer and Cohen in 1973.