PART 2: GENETIC ENGINEERING CREATES TRANSGENIC ORGANISMS

Question 1

are developed with the intention of improving human health and addressing various challenges in agriculture and food production.

Answer 1

GMO (Genetically Modified Organisms)

Question 2

They are created by altering the genetic makeup of organisms, including plants and animals.

Answer 2

GMO (Genetically Modified Organisms)

Question 3

Are normally used because they reproduce rapidly and efficiently.

They offer advantages in terms of cost, time, effort, and production location.

Answer 3

Transgenic bacteria

Question 4

are becoming increasingly popular and are commonly found in grocery stores.

Answer 4

Transgenic plants

Question 5

are bigger challenges

More difficult to introduce foreign DNA into animal cells

Cloning more difficult

Answer 5

Transgenic animals

Question 6

introducing human genes into dairy animals in such a way that the human protein is produced in the dairy animal’s milk

Answer 6

Gene pharming

Question 7

This could refer to a genetically modified cow that produces milk with properties closer to human milk, potentially including similarities in nutrient composition or other beneficial characteristics.

Answer 7

Rosita

Question 8

These genetically modified ——– are engineered to be resistant to avian flu, a common and potentially devastating disease among poultry populations. By incorporating specific genes, scientists aim to enhance the birds’ immune response to the virus, reducing the likelihood of infection and transmission.

Answer 8

chickens / chicks

Question 9

These genetically modified ——- are designed to be resistant to the porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) virus, a significant concern in —– farming worldwide. By introducing genetic modifications, such as enhanced immune responses or altered cell receptors, these —- are less susceptible to PRRS infection, leading to healthier herds and reduced economic losses for farmers.

Answer 9

pigs