Which option best describes recombinant DNA?
A) copies of DNA produced in a lab setting to mass-produce proteins
B) DNA from an organism that has been rearranged in a different order
C) DNA that has been modified by the removal of unwanted genes
D) genetic material that incorporates DNA from multiple organisms
Why are bacteria often used when making recombinant DNA?
A) Bacterial DNA is very similar to human DNA.
B) Bacteria can survive the extreme lab conditions required in the process.
C) Bacteria reproduce very quickly, so they are easy to cultivate.
D) The bacterial genome is very complex.