Topic 4 - Genetic Engineering

Question 1

What is genetic engineering?

Answer 1

Modifying the genome of an organism by introducing a gene from another organism to give a desired characteristic.

Question 2

What is one application of genetic engineering?

Answer 2

Producing substances such as human insulin to treat diabetes.

Question 3

Fill in the blank: Genetic engineering involves _______ the genome of an organism.

Answer 3

[modifying]

Question 4

True or False: Genetic engineering can only be used for agricultural purposes.

Answer 4

False