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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Genetic engineering allows for the transfer of genes between unrelated species, a process not possible with selective breeding, which relies on naturally occurring genetic variation within the same or closely related species.

Which of the Following Is a Valid Difference Between Traditional