What is genetic engineering?

• Genetic engineering is the direct manipulation of an organism's genes using biotechnology.

• A method for cloning entire organisms.

• A process of creating synthetic life forms.

• A technique for enhancing natural selection.

What are the main techniques used in genetic engineering?

• Cellular respiration processes

• Recombinant DNA technology, CRISPR-Cas9, gene cloning, gene therapy

• Natural selection methods

• Protein synthesis techniques

How does CRISPR technology work?

• CRISPR technology involves the use of proteins to enhance gene expression.

• CRISPR technology can only be used for RNA editing.

• CRISPR technology allows for precise editing of DNA by using a guide RNA and the Cas9 enzyme to cut DNA at specific locations.

• CRISPR technology is used to clone entire organisms.

What are some applications of genetic engineering in agriculture?

• Examples of genetically engineered crops include pest-resistant crops, herbicide-tolerant crops, drought-resistant varieties, nutritionally enhanced crops (e.g., Golden Rice), and disease-resistant plants.

• Organic farming techniques

• Traditional crop rotation methods

• Increased use of chemical fertilizers

What ethical concerns are associated with genetic engineering?

• All genetic modifications are beneficial.

• Genetic engineering is only about cloning animals.

• Genetic engineering has no ethical concerns.

• Ethical concerns include unintended consequences, moral implications, consent issues, social inequality, and biodiversity risks.

How can genetic engineering be used in medicine?

• Using genetic engineering to clone extinct species

• Creating genetically modified crops for better yield

• Enhancing physical strength through muscle modification

• Genetic engineering in medicine is used for gene therapy, producing recombinant proteins, creating vaccines, and personalized medicine.

What is the role of plasmids in genetic engineering?

• Plasmids are responsible for cell division in bacteria.

• Plasmids are used to enhance protein synthesis in cells.

• Plasmids serve as a source of energy for cellular processes.

• Plasmids act as vectors for transferring genetic material in genetic engineering.

What is gene therapy and how does it relate to genetic engineering?

• Gene therapy is a method for cloning organisms.

• Gene therapy involves the use of vaccines to prevent diseases.

• Gene therapy is a technique that uses genetic engineering to modify genes for treating diseases.

• Gene therapy is solely focused on cosmetic genetic modifications.

What are genetically modified organisms (GMOs)?

• Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are organisms whose genetic material has been altered through genetic engineering.

• Organisms that have been bred through traditional farming methods.

• Organisms that are completely natural and unaltered.

• Organisms that have been modified using only chemical treatments.

How does genetic engineering differ from traditional breeding methods?

• Traditional breeding can create genetically identical organisms.

• Genetic engineering allows for precise DNA modifications, while traditional breeding relies on natural selection and cross-breeding.

• Genetic engineering is slower than traditional breeding methods.

• Genetic engineering uses only natural selection techniques.