NC EOC Review: Genetic Engineering

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What is genetic engineering?

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Genetic engineering is the direct manipulation of an organism's genes using biotechnology, allowing for the alteration of DNA to achieve desired traits.

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What is the purpose of engineering crops for greater nutritional content?

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To enhance the nutritional value of food, helping to combat malnutrition and improve food security.

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What are ethical concerns in genetic engineering?

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Ethical concerns include the moral implications of altering life forms, potential risks to human health, and the impact on biodiversity.

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What was the Human Genome Project?

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A scientific research project aimed at mapping and understanding all the genes of the human species.

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What is a plasmid?

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A plasmid is a small, circular piece of DNA found in bacteria that can replicate independently of chromosomal DNA.

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What does cloning mean in genetics?

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Cloning is the process of creating a genetically identical copy of an organism or cell.

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What is selective breeding?

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Selective breeding is the process of breeding plants and animals for specific genetic traits.

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What is recombinant DNA?

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Recombinant DNA is DNA that has been artificially formed by combining constituents from different organisms.

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What is bacterial transformation?

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Bacterial transformation is the process by which a bacterium takes up foreign DNA from its environment.

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What is gene therapy?

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Gene therapy is a technique that modifies a person's genes to treat or prevent disease.