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Define genetic engineering. Write applications of genetic engineering

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Genetic Engineering. The technique to alter or modify the DNA or RNA or genetic materials and to introduce the altered genetic material into the host organism to change their phenotypes is called genetic engineering.
Achievements.
1. It has made herebicide resistant plants of Transgenic tomato, tobacco. 2. Insect pest resistant plants have been produced e.g., Bt-cotton. 3. Production of various pharmaceutical products like insulin (Humulin) for diabetic patients. 4. Production of various mammalion hormones in bacteria. 5. Role in gene therapy. 6. Solution of disputed parentage.
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