Genetic Engineering and GM Crops

What are genes?

• Sections of DNA on a chromosome that code for proteins

• Sections of RNA on a chromosome that code for proteins

• Sections of DNA on a chromosome that code for carbohydrates

• Sections of RNA on a chromosome that code for carbohydrates

What is an example of genetic engineering?

• Transferring human genes to bacteria to produce insulin

• Transferring bacteria genes to humans to produce insulin

• Transferring human genes to plants to produce insulin

• Transferring plant genes to humans to produce insulin

Why are bacteria genetically modified to produce human insulin?

• To help people with type 1 diabetes who cannot produce their own insulin

• To help people with type 2 diabetes who cannot produce their own insulin

• To help people with type 1 diabetes who produce too much insulin

• To help people with type 2 diabetes who produce too much insulin

What is a benefit of genetically modified (GM) crops?

• They can produce a greater yield than normal crops

• They can produce a smaller yield than normal crops

• They are more susceptible to disease and insect attack

• They produce smaller and less nutritious fruits

What is a concern regarding GM crops?

• Potential harm to insects and wild flowers

• Increased resistance to herbicides

• Improved health effects of eating GM crops

• Potential harm to humans from gene therapy