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)

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)