Question

genetic engineering quiz 25 - 26 biology a / module 2: principles of inheritance 4. what is the significance of a recombinant plasmid? recombinant plasmid is the cause for endonuclease activity on dna and rna. recombinant plasmid makes sure that host dna is the site of cleavage. recombinant plasmid is responsible for altering an organisms characteristics. recombinant plasmid is the point of attachment for dna and rna in the nucleus.

Explanation:

Recombinant plasmids are artificially - constructed DNA molecules used in genetic engineering. They carry foreign DNA into host cells, which can then express new genes, thus altering an organism's characteristics. Endonucleases cut DNA, and plasmids are not related to their activity. Plasmids are not responsible for host DNA cleavage sites or being attachment points for DNA and RNA in the nucleus.

Answer:

Recombinant plasmid is responsible for altering an organism’s characteristics.