Genetic Engineering Flashcards
1
Q
Crops that have been genetically modified are known as what?
A
GM crops
2
Q
Why do farmers genetically modified crops?
A
So they can get bigger and better fruit and they can be disease resistant
3
Q
Bacteria can be genetically modified to produce insulin.This hormone is cut out from human chromosomes and can be used to treat what?
A
Diabetes
4
Q
What is an advantage of genetic engineering?
A
Shows increased yield/more crops to harvest
5
Q
What are some disadvantages to genetically engineering plants?
A
Gm crops Can effect wild plants and insects
Uncertantity about the efffetc on human health
ethical concerns about engineering for inherited disorders.
Toxins can affect pollinators
6
Q
What does it mean to genetically engineer an organism?
A
To modify an organisms genomes
