7.3.4: Modified Organisms

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How is a GMO created using biotechnology?

• by using chemicals to alter the appearance of the organism

• by adding a specific gene from another organism to the target organism's DNA

• by randomly selecting genes from different organisms

Multiple Choice

What is a good argument for genetically modifying animals?

• Produce more meat

• Figure out how to make Spiderman

• Modifying your kids to make them more awesome

• New genes are needed to create new species

Multiple Choice

The Graisin is a genetically modified giant raisin grown in Japan.

• True

• False

Graisin

The graisin or giant raisin is not (currently) something that is real.

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BioSteel is a type of silk that is made from the milk of genetically modified goats.

• True

• False

BioSteel Goats

Goats have been genetically modified with the DNA from the golden orb weaver spider to produce spider silk in their milk.

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