Genetic engineering (AQA GCSE Biology Combined Science): Flashcards
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Definition of genetic engineering
Definition of genetic engineering
Changing an organism's genome by transferring genes to give it new characteristics
Tool used to cut out genes in genetic engineering
Tool used to cut out genes in genetic engineering
Special enzymes
Where gene is inserted in new organism
Where gene is inserted in new organism
Into a chromosome in the new cell
GM crops definition
GM crops definition
Plants genetically engineered to have useful characteristics
GM crop herbicide resistance benefit
GM crop herbicide resistance benefit
Farmers can spray weedkiller without harming crop plants
Result of GM crop improvements
Result of GM crop improvements
Bigger yields with better quality fruits and vegetables
GM crop concern about wild flowers
GM crop concern about wild flowers
Herbicides might kill too many weeds, reducing wild flower populations
What engineered bacteria produce for diabetes patients
What engineered bacteria produce for diabetes patients
Human insulin
What engineered sheep produce in their milk
What engineered sheep produce in their milk
Human proteins
Ethical concerns about genetic engineering
Ethical concerns about genetic engineering
Changing organisms, long-term effects, responsible use