Glowing Rats and Extreme Genetic Engineering

What is a key difference between traditional genetic engineering and synthetic biology?

• Traditional genetic engineering creates new biological functions, while synthetic biology modifies existing ones.

• Traditional genetic engineering involves moving genes between species, while synthetic biology involves creating new genetic code from scratch.

• Traditional genetic engineering is used for glowing animals, while synthetic biology is used for biofuels.

• Traditional genetic engineering is considered safe, while synthetic biology is considered dangerous.

Which scientist is recognized for creating the first cell with a synthetic genome?

• Eric Hoffman

• Craig Venter

• Hank Green

• Jack Dempsey

What is one practical use of synthetic biology mentioned in the video?

• Creating new types of food for humans.

• Producing rubber from microorganisms.

• Making animals glow in the dark.

• Developing new medicines for diseases.

Why did advocacy groups call for a moratorium on synthetic biology products?

• They believe the technology is too expensive for widespread use.

• They are concerned about the technology developing faster than our understanding of its potential risks.

• They want to prevent companies from making a profit from new technologies.

• They believe synthetic biology is not effective in solving real-world problems.