When two different pieces of DNA are joined together, the result is which one of the following?
Correct answer: C. Recombinant DNA
- A. Complementary DNA
- B. Mutated DNA
- C. Recombinant DNA
- D. Cloned DNA
Explanation
A recombinant Dna is a dna molecule from two different species that are inserted into host organism to produce new genetic combinations that are of great value to science, medicine and agriculture.
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