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Question 12 • CMS 2026-2027 Biology CREDIT RECOVERY

Which best describes biotechnology?

Answer

DNA made by connecting fragments of DNA with desired traits from different DNA sources

the field of biology that uses genetic engineering to produce crops, pharmaceuticals, and enzymes for use in industry and manufacturing

the process of cutting DNA into fragments and inserting the fragments with a desired gene into another organism

the process of analyzing DNA samples to identify individuals involved in criminal activities

Explanation

Biotechnology is the broad field that applies biological methods and organisms to create useful products. Genetic engineering can be used in biotechnology to produce crops, medicines, and industrial enzymes, so choice C best describes it. Choice A describes a genetic-engineering procedure, while choice D describes recombinant DNA.

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