Genetic Modification & Engineering

Genetic Modification & Engineering

Genetic Modification

Genetically Modified

Poll

Can scientists change an organism'ss genetic makeup?

• Yes

• No

Genetically Modified

The process of changing the genes of a living thing to alter its characteristics

Play: What is genetically modified food?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FZewFiw7IE

Open Ended

Why do we genetically modify food?

Poll

Does everyone approve of genetically modified food?

• Yes

• No

Open Ended

List a food we genetically modify & WHY

Multiple Choice

What is inside our genes?

• The code for different traits

• The legs

Genetic Engineering

The genetic code of an organism is changed to produce a desired trait

Multiple Choice

What does it mean for a trait to be desired?

• You want to have that trait

• You want to get rid of that trait

• You are thirsty

Play: What is genetic engineering?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IsQ92KiBwM

Open Ended

List an example of genetic engineering

Open Ended

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