4.10 - Genetic Engineering Flashcards
1
Q
What is genetic engineering?
A
Modifying the genome of an organism by introducing a gene from another organism to give a desired characteristic.
2
Q
How have plant cells been engineered?
A
Plant cells have been engineered for disease resistance or to have larger fruits.
3
Q
How have bacterial cells been engineered?
A
Bacterial cells have been engineered to produce substances useful to humans, such as human insulin to treat diabetes.
