Genetic Engineering

Question 1

What is Genetic Engineering?

Answer 1

The transfer of genes between organisms

Question 2

What are the processes of Genetic Engineering?

Answer 2

A gene is isolated from an organism’s genome using enzymes and inserted into a vector.

Then the vector is introduced to the target organism, the useful gene is inserted into its cells.

Question 3

How have Bacteria been Genetically Modified?

Answer 3

Bacteria is modified to produce human insulin that is used to treat diabetes

Question 4

How have crops been Genetically Modified?

Answer 4

To improve the size and quality of the fruit. To make resistant to disease, insects, and herbicides

Question 5

How is Genetic Engineering a controversial topic?

Answer 5

Worry’s about the long-term effects of genetic engineering

Question 6

What are the Cons of Genetic Engineering?

Answer 6

We might not fully understand GM, development of herbicide-resistant genes. Developed with missing nutrients