b6.2.4 genetic engineering Flashcards by Shreya Ramteke | Brainscape

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what is genetic engineering

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how to alter an organism’s genome to produce an organism with the desired characteristic.

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examples of genetic engineering

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bacteria- produces insulin or other drugs

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disadvantages of genetic engineering

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can create new allergens or an organism
GE crops may cross-pollinate with other crops introducing a new gene into wild plants, disrupting the balance of an ecosystem

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