Scientists have recently modified the bacteria that cause tooth decay by inserting a fragment of DNA into the bacteria's DNA that prevents it from producing lactic acid. What is the new DNA called?

The inserted DNA fragment has been combined with the bacteria’s own DNA, creating recombinant DNA. Recombinant DNA is DNA formed by joining genetic material from different sources. Therefore, the new DNA is called recombinant DNA.

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