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Genetic Engineering |
A Scientific technique in which a gene is moved from one organism to another |
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Another name for genetic engineering |
Genetic Modification |
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What are the names of the organisms produced |
Transgenic or GMO's |
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Glow in the Dark Rabbits |
Jelly fish glow in the dark, gene was cut out of the DNA using a enzyme. Same enzyme cut open rabbit enzyme DNA, jellyfish gene inserted and sealed with a different enzyme. Embryo then put into a uterus and normal pregnancy |
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Why use Genetically Engineered Crops |
Usually done to improve yield |
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Examples of Genetically Engineered Crops |
Maize in Africa (drought resistant) Maize in Europe (corn borer insect resistant Golden rice (carotene - vitamin a) Cotton (boll weevil insect pest) Soya (herbicide resistant) |
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Why Genetically Modified Animals |
To produce molecules that we need |
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Example of animals |
Sheep to produce blood clotting proteins (factors) and produce proteins used in medicine |
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Diagram example of sheep |
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Genetically engineering insulin |
Human insulin in genetically engineered bacteria Small circle of DNA found in bacteria called plasmid Cut open and human gene is inserted and sealed with second enzyme. Plasmid put back into bacterial cell Plasmid is a vector |
