Use Of Recombinant DNA Technology

Question 1

How can the genetic modification of organisms benefit humans?

Answer 1

They can increase the yield from animals or plant crops, they can improve the nutrient content of food, introducing resistance to disease and pests, develop tolerance to environmental conditions

Question 2

What are three main groups of substances produced using genetically modified bacteria?

Answer 2

Antibiotics, Hormones and Enzymes

Question 3

Give 4 examples of genetically modified plants

Answer 3

Herbicide resistant crops, disease resistant crops, pest resistant crops and plants that produce plastics

Question 4

How can the genetic make-up of organisms be altered?

Answer 4

By transferring genes between individuals of the same species or between organisms of different species