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Recombinant DNA (rDNA)

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

Recombinant DNA (rDNA) is artificially created DNA that combines sequences that do not normally occur together. This is often used in genetic engineering to create new organisms or products.

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