Gmo Flashcards
What is a Genetically Modified Organism (GMO)?
A GMO is an organism whose DNA has been altered using genetic engineering.
is the process of altering the DNA of an organism to create a new organism, using recombinant DNA technology.
What is genetic engineering?
What are the four types of bases found in DNA?
The four types of bases are adenine (A), thymine (T), cytosine (C), and guanine (G).
necessary to speed up chemical reactions in cells during the genetic engineering process.
Enzymes are
What are the two enzymes utilized in genetic engineering?
The two enzymes are restriction enzymes and ligase.
What is the first stage in genetic engineering?
The first stage is the restriction enzyme cutting the DNA into fragments.
What is an example of a GMO used for pest resistance?
Bt Corn is an example, modified with the gene of Bacillus thuringiensis to resist corn borers.
What is an example of a GMO that has been fortified with certain minerals?
Golden Rice is fortified with beta-carotene, a precursor of Vitamin A.
What are some benefits of GMOs?
Benefits include higher efficiency in farming, increased harvest, control in fertility, and nutritional enhancement.
What are potential risks of GMOs?
Potential risks include inadequate studies on effects, promotion of mutations, and increased allergic reactions.
What is one potential environmental risk of GMOs?
One potential environmental risk is the emergence of new forms of resistance and secondary pests.
What is an example of a GMO used in pharmaceutical production?
Periwinkle plants are modified to produce pharmaceutical products.
What is the role of plasmids in genetic engineering?
Plasmids are small circular pieces of DNA used to reproduce recombinant DNA in bacteria.
What is a Genetically Modified Organism (GMO)?
A GMO is an organism whose DNA has been altered using genetic engineering.
What are the objectives of the lesson on GMOs?
At the end of the lesson, learners should be able to discuss the ethics and implications of GMOs and the major impacts (both potential and realized) of GMOs.
