Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a valid difference between traditional (selective breeding) and modern (genetic engineering) forms of biotechnology?
A) Genetic engineering can use genes from unrelated species, whereas selective breeding must use genes from the same or very closely related individuals.
B) Selective breeding can be done much more quickly than can genetic engineering.
C) Genetic engineering can alter the DNA sequence of entire populations, whereas selective breeding cannot.
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