Genetic modification.

Question 1

Define Genetic modification.

Answer 1

Genetic modification is changing the DNA of living things, like plants or animals, to make them having specific traits or do certain things.

Question 2

Describe genetic modification

Answer 2

Genetic modification is changing the genetic material of an organism by:

• Removing,
• Changing,
• Inserting
  Individual genes

Question 3

Why are Human genes inserted into Bacteria?

Answer 3

Inserting Human genes into bacteria allows the bacteria to create human proteins like insulin. We can collect these proteins for medical purposes.

Question 4

Why are genes added for herbicide resistance?

Answer 4

• Adding genes for herbicide resistance into crop plants helps them survive herbicides.
• As a result, better weed control without hurting the plants.

Question 5

Why are genes added for insect pest resistance?

Answer 5

• Adding genes to crops for insect resistance helps them fight pests without needing lots of chemicals

Question 6

Why are genes added for additional vitamins?

Answer 6

• By adding genes to crops, we can boost their nutritional value with things like vitamins or minerals.
• As a result, helps make crops healthier for people to eat.

Question 7

How is improved yield an advantage of genetically modified crops?

Answer 7

Genetic modification of crops can make them produce more food to feed more people

Question 8

How is Healthier food an advantage of genetically modified crops?

Answer 8

• Some crops can be made with more nutritional content like vitamins to help us stay healthy

Question 9

How are genetically modified crops better for the earth?

Answer 9

• Certain genetically modified crops that are more herbicide and pesticide-resistant need less harmful chemicals, which is better for the planet.

Question 10

How is Loss of Biodiversity a disadvantage?

Answer 10

• Using a lot of genetically modified crops might mean we don’t see as many different types of plants anymore.

Question 11

How is the mixing of genes a disadvantage?

Answer 11

• Genetically modified crops may crossbreed with regular ones and spread their changes, which could be a problem.

Question 12

How is the cost a disadvantage?

Answer 12

• Some farmers might end up needing to buy seeds from just a few big companies, which may be costly.