Genetic engineering (AQA GCSE Biology Combined Science): Quizzes
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What is genetic engineering?
What is genetic engineering?
Changing an organism's genome to add traits
What is used to cut out a gene from a chromosome during genetic engineering?
What is used to cut out a gene from a chromosome during genetic engineering?
Special enzymes
Between which types of organisms can genes be transferred using genetic engineering?
Between which types of organisms can genes be transferred using genetic engineering?
Completely different species
Why are some GM crops made resistant to herbicides?
Why are some GM crops made resistant to herbicides?
So farmers can spray weedkiller safely
What is a concern about GM crops affecting wild flowers?
What is a concern about GM crops affecting wild flowers?
Herbicides might kill too many weeds
Which organism has been engineered to make human insulin?
Which organism has been engineered to make human insulin?
Bacteria
Which gene is inserted into bacteria to make insulin?
Which gene is inserted into bacteria to make insulin?
Human insulin gene
What do genetically engineered sheep produce in their milk?
What do genetically engineered sheep produce in their milk?
Human proteins
Who can benefit from the human proteins in genetically engineered sheep's milk?
Who can benefit from the human proteins in genetically engineered sheep's milk?
People with genetic disorders
What is an ethical concern about genetic engineering?
What is an ethical concern about genetic engineering?
Whether it's right to change organisms