Genetic Complementation
Genetic complementation is a phenomenon in which two separate mutations, each of which causes a similar phenotype alone, interact with each other to produce a wild-type phenotype. In other words, complementation occurs when a pair of mutant genes display the characteristic of a normal wild-type gene when they are both present in the genome. Through genetic complementation, scientists can study the function of genes and better understand their contribution to the development of complex organisms. It is also used in genetic engineering and biotechnology, where it enables the production of genetically modified organisms with desired traits.
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