Genetic engineering (AQA GCSE Biology): Flashcards
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Genetic engineering definition
Genetic engineering definition
Changing an organism's DNA to give new characteristics
What scientists transfer in genetic engineering
What scientists transfer in genetic engineering
A gene from one organism to another
Tool used to cut genes from chromosomes
Tool used to cut genes from chromosomes
Enzymes
Types of organisms genes can transfer between
Types of organisms genes can transfer between
Any - bacteria, plants, animals, or humans
GM crops definition
GM crops definition
Plants changed using genetic engineering
GM crops benefit: disease resistance
GM crops benefit: disease resistance
Don't get plant diseases as easily
GM crops benefit: pest resistance
GM crops benefit: pest resistance
Insects can't damage them as much
GM crops benefit: herbicide resistance
GM crops benefit: herbicide resistance
Can spray weedkiller without harming crop
GM crops concern: wild plants
GM crops concern: wild plants
GM genes might spread to wild flowers
GM crops concern: insects
GM crops concern: insects
Less food for helpful insects
GM crops concern: human health
GM crops concern: human health
More research needed on safety for eating
Gene put in bacteria to make insulin
Gene put in bacteria to make insulin
Human insulin gene
Why insulin from bacteria is needed
Why insulin from bacteria is needed
People with diabetes need insulin injections
What engineered sheep produce
What engineered sheep produce
Human protein in their milk
Future genetic engineering goal
Future genetic engineering goal
Treat inherited disorders by fixing faulty genes