Question

The techniques of _______ overcome the limitation of traditional hybridization procedures.

(a) immunology

(b) modern hybridization

(c) genetic engineering

(d) cell biology

This question was posed to me in a job interview.

My doubt stems from Principles of Biotechnology in section Biotechnology Principles and Processes of Biology – Class 12

Answer 1

Correct answer is (c) genetic engineering

For explanation: Traditional hybridization procedures lead to the inclusion and multiplication of undesirable genes along with the desired genes. The techniques of genetic engineering such as recombinant DNA, use of gene cloning and gene transfer overcome the limitation of traditional hybridization procedures.