Recombination

The video tutorial explains the natural process of DNA transfer from one molecule to another during meiosis, which is crucial for genetic variation. It also covers the role of this process in genetic modification, allowing the addition of new genes to existing DNA sequences, resulting in recombinant DNA.

What is the primary function of DNA recombination?

• To create identical DNA strands

• To prevent cell division

• To transfer one DNA molecule to another

• To destroy genetic information

During which process does DNA recombination naturally occur to shuffle genetic information?

• Binary fission

• Mitosis

• Meiosis

• Photosynthesis

What is the result of DNA recombination during meiosis?

• Loss of genetic material

• Cloning of cells

• New genetic variations

• Identical offspring

How does DNA recombination contribute to genetic modification?

• By adding new genes to existing DNA sequences

• By duplicating existing genes

• By removing genes from DNA sequences

• By preventing gene expression

What is the term used for the DNA strand formed after genetic modification?

• Mutant DNA

• Recombinant DNA

• Cloned DNA

• Synthetic DNA