GMOs & ART Flashcards
1
Q
What is a GMO?
A
A genetically modified organism is a living organism whose genetic material has been modified by introducing new genes into its DNA, in order to obtain new characteristics.
2
Q
What is ART? (assisted reproductive technology)
A
The representation of all medical procedures that help in the union of an ovum and a spermatozoon for the purpose of achieving fertilization. ( Helps infertile couples get pregnant)
3
Q
What are the four steps of ART in order?
A
- Hormonal treatments
- Artificial insemination
- In vitro fertilization
- Intracytoplasmic sperm injection
