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When the genotype of an organism is improved by the addition of foreign gene, the process is called

A

Tissue culture

B

Genetic diversity

C

Genetic enginerring

D

Plastic surgergy

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks about a process where the genotype of an organism is improved by adding a foreign gene. 2. **Analyzing the Options**: - **A. Tissue culture**: This is a technique used to grow cells in a controlled environment, but it does not involve adding foreign genes. - **B. Genetic diversity**: This refers to the variety of genes within a species and does not pertain to the addition of foreign genes. - **C. Genetic engineering**: This is the process of altering the genetic makeup of an organism by introducing new genes, which aligns with the question. - **D. Plastic surgery**: This is a medical procedure for altering physical appearance and is unrelated to genetics. 3. **Identifying the Correct Answer**: Based on the analysis, the correct answer is **C. Genetic engineering**, as it specifically involves the addition of foreign genes to improve the genotype of an organism. 4. **Conclusion**: The process of improving the genotype of an organism by adding a foreign gene is known as genetic engineering. ---
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