Genetic Engineering

Question 1

What is the name of the organisms that are used to transfer desired genes from one organism to another?

Answer 1

Vectors

Question 2

Name the two types of vector that are used to transfer the desired genes to target organisms

Answer 2

Plasmid DNA

Viruses

Question 3

Describe the process of genetic engineering

Answer 3

1. Select the gene that we want to transfert
2. Cut out and isolate using enzymes
3. Insert the gene into a small loop of p;asmid DNA from a bacteria to form a recombinant plasmid
4. Transfer the desired gene to the target organism at an early stage of development so that it develops WITH the desired characteristics

Question 4

What are the agricultural advantages of genetic engineering?

Answer 4

It can increase crop yield

Increase resistance to disease or insect attacks

Question 5

What are the agricultural disadvantages of genetic modification?

Answer 5

There is a concern that transplanted genes could get into other surrounding species

People feel that we need to do more research on the health effects of eating GM crops