Gene cloning

Long Description: Restriction enzymes are used to cut DNA and ligase enzyme seals the cut ends back together.

Transgenic Plants - Strategy

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Cutting and pasting

at the DNA level

is similar to the

strategy used for

cutting and grafting

of plant tissues. Both

methods can be used

to produce plants with

new traits that are

valuable for human use.

Grafting of tree crops

Long Description: A branch can be cut from one variety of tree and grafted onto a rootstock of a different variety.

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