Genetic Engineering

Question 0

Genetic engineering can benefit humans:

Answer 0

Reducing vitamin A deficiency

Producing human insulin

Increasing crop yield

Question 1

Genetic engineering:

Answer 1

A useful gene is ‘cut’ out from one organisms chromosome using enzymes.

Enzymes are then used to cut another organisms chromosome and then to insert the useful gene.

This technique produces genetically modified organisms.

Question 2

Negatives for genetic engineering:

Answer 2

Reduces farmland biodiversity.

Not convinced GM crops are safe may cause allergies.

Transplanted genes may get into the natural environment.