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BIO 201 Genetics 1 Objective Question
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What distinguishes gene editing from classical genetic engineering?
Options
A Gene editing exclusively relies on random chemical mutagenesis
B Gene editing introduces whole chromosomes from foreign species
C Gene editing makes precise, targeted changes in endogenous DNA without necessarily adding foreign DNA
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D Gene editing is limited strictly to post-translational protein modification
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Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Unlike traditional genetic engineering which often inserts foreign recombinant DNA, gene editing makes precise, targeted alterations directly within the native genome.

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Question Info

Course: BIO 201
Topic: Genetics 1
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 215 of 285
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