Gene cloning has a wide range of applications, including: - Medical Research: Cloning genes helps in understanding genetic diseases, developing diagnostic tools, and creating gene therapies. - Pharmaceuticals: Production of recombinant proteins like insulin, growth hormones, and vaccines. - Agriculture: Development of genetically modified crops with improved traits such as pest resistance, higher yield, and better nutritional value. - Industrial Biotechnology: Production of enzymes for use in detergents, food processing, and biofuels.
