Concept 4 Genetic Engineering

What is a GMO?

• An organism that has had its DNA modified by humans

• An organism missing a chromosome

• Epigenetics

• A genetically identical organism

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An argument in favor of food biotechnology is that it

• provides foods that cure viral diseases.

• provides more food to feed a growing population.

• provides a cash crop for low income nations.

• biotech foods are not controversial

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Food products that have been genetically modified.

• GDOs

• GFOs

• GMOs

• GTOs

Reasons to genetically modify foods...

• Produce larger fruits

• Make pest resistant vegetables

• Produce food that grows faster

• All of the above

A technique that allows genetic engineers to artificially amplify a section of DNA by copying it over and over again in a lab is known as

• Polymerase Chain Reaction

• Personal Genome Sequencing

• Recombinant DNA

• Gene Therapy

What would be a desirable trait that scientists may want to create in a transgenic plant?

• The ability to resist insects

• The ability to grow less fruit

• The ability to change color in the winter

• The ability to use a lot of water

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What is the function of a restriction enzyme?

• To control the movement of proteins into a cell

• To regulate blood sugar levels

• To produce hormones that regulate digestion

• To cut DNA at a specific nucleotide sequence

Describe the process used to create recombinant DNA. What do we call organisms created using this type of genetic engineering? (5 points)

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Which transgenic organism has been used to clean up oil spills?

• Bacteria

• Fungus

• Jellyfish

• Paramecium

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List 2 positive and 2 negative implications of genetic engineering for society. (4 points)

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