Chapter 13 Flashcards
Genetically modified organism
GMO
Usually a plasmid or cosmid that accepts foreign DNA and serve as vehicle for transformation
Vector
extrachromosal element capable of independent replication
Plasmid
technique used to alter or move genetic material (genes) of living cells
Cloning/Genetic Engineering
Enzyme that cuts the DNA
Restriction enzyme
are organisms with foreign genes incorporated into their genome such that they exhibit different but desirable properties that do not occur naturally by mating and/or natural recombination.
GMO
was first genetically modified with the insertion of toxin gene from the bacterium, Bacillus thuringiensis.
Corn
almost half of these are grown in the world have been genetically modified to resist pests and pesticides. However, it was reported to have had devastating results in Indian agricultur
Cotton
are similar to palm oil. It can be used as biofuel and a high source of protein for livestock. However, planting this, has caused destruction of the native plants.
Jatropha
is the genetically modified rice containing beta carotene a precursor of vitamin A.
Golden Rice
More than 90 percent of these in the United States are genetically modified to be herbicide resistant.
Soy or Soy Beans
were engineered to grow faster and to be more resistant to weeds. However a federal judge put a halt on processing GMO__________? due to failure of USDA to present an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).
Sugar beets
is a starchy plant like potato that is consumed by many people across the globe like Africa. Was first engineered in 1955. was supposed to be virus and pest resistant.
Cassava
It was first genetically modified in Hawaii and introduced to the market in 1999. This GM lines were developed to resist infection by this ringspot virus (PRSV).
Papaya
Majority of this were genetically modified in the US
Banana
