Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. A GMO is a transgenic organism.
2. When the genetic material of multiple organisms has been combined, it is called recombinant DNA.
3. Bacterial plasmids are small units of self-replicating DNA that can be used as cloning vectors in genetic engineering.
4. Unlike in plants, the production of transgenic animals commonly relies on viruses as cloning vectors.
5. In current biotechnology (DNA technology) advancements, scientists ensure that the methods used have no risks or unethical procedures.


1.TRUE
2.TRUE
3.TRUE
4.TRUE
5.FALSE

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