GENETIC ENGINEERING – Mutagenesis

Mutagenesis is a technique used in genetic engineering to introduce specific changes into DNA sequences randomly. Genetic engineers use mutagenesis to create mutations that can be analyzed and understood without altering the original gene. Random point mutations, insertions, deletions, or rearrangements are introduced into the target DNA sequence using chemical agents or radiation. The goal of mutagenesis is to create novel genetic combinations with desirable traits for various applications including agriculture and medicine. . Mutagenesis can be used to generate large populations of cells or organisms with desired characteristics through targeted gene editing. .