Genetically Modified Organisms: Science, Health, and Politics Flashcards
-is the term used for an organism created through genetic engineering.
-It is defined as a plant, animal, microorganism or other organism whose genetic makeup has been modified in a laboratory using genetic engineering or transgenic technology
Genitically Modified Organism (GMO)
genetically modified plants to resist certain pests.
Pest Resistance
genetically modified plants to resist certain viruses.
Virus Resistance
genetically modified plants to tolerate herbicide
Herbicide Tolerance
genetically modified plants fortified with certain minerals.
Fortification
genetically modified plants resist natural discoloration
Cosmetic Preservation
a genetically modified organism that has higher yield in growth than normal species.
Increase Growth Rate
seen in modified color and extended vase life of flowers.
Flower Production
modified characteristics of trees for higher yield of paper production.
Paper Production
modified plants to produce vinblastine, an alkaloid usually added to drugs for cancer treatments
Pharmaceutical Productions Pharmaceutical Products
use of modified microorganisms that can produce enzymes for food processing and medicines.
Enzyme and drug production
Mapping of human genes to provide framework for research and studies in the field of medicine.
Human Genome Project (HGP)
Genetically modified bacteria and viruses may mutate to become more resistant or virulent that may cause more dreadful diseases for human beings.
Mutation of genetically engineered microorganisms
The asexual reproduction of an organism using - parent cell through genetic engineering.
Cloning
In February 24, 1997, the first mammal, a sheep from Scotland, was born through cloning.
Dolly
