The process of moving genetic material between organisms is known as?

• A. Recombinant DNA technology
• B. Pharmacology
• C. Pharmacognosy
• D. National Formulary

Answer: (A)

Recombinant DNA technology is the process of moving genetic material between organisms and combining it to create DNA sequences that wouldn’t occur naturally. It involves cutting DNA from one source, splicing it into a vector, and introducing it into a host cell so the new gene can be expressed. This enables production of specific proteins, such as hormones or therapeutic enzymes, and the creation of genetically modified organisms for research and medicine. The other options refer to fields not about gene transfer: pharmacology studies how drugs act in the body, pharmacognosy focuses on drugs from natural sources, and the National Formulary is a standards list for medicines. Therefore, recombinant DNA technology best describes the concept.