The transfer of genes from one organism to another is called genetic engineering. This is new technology used to change the genetic makeup of cells by inserting or removing genes. Genetic engineering is used by scientists to enhance or modify the characteristics of an individual organism. Which of these is an example of genetic engineering?
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A breeding purebred horses for racingbreeding purebred horses for racing
B breeding designer dogs like labradoodles and yorkipoosbreeding designer dogs like labradoodles and yorkipoos
C GMOs, genetically modified foods engineered in a lab to produce desirable traitsGMOs, genetically modified foods engineered in a lab to produce desirable traits
D crossing two types of fruit to bring together the best traits of both organisms, such as a tangelocrossing two types of fruit to bring together the best traits of both organisms, such as a tangelo
Question 2
Genetic engineering is the process of making changes in the DNA code of living organisms. It can be used to cure diseases, improve food crops, and even treat genetic disorders. Scientists are hopeful that genetic engineering will provide cures for diseases such as cystic fibrosis, Alzheimer's Disease, and diabetes. Genetic engineering has been used in the production of insulin, vaccines, and antibodies. Even with so many positive applications of genetic engineering, there are some notable concerns. Which of these is NOT a concern related to genetic engineering?
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A Genetic engineering can be used to produce plants that are more resistant to insects, fungi, and bacteria.Genetic engineering can be used to produce plants that are more resistant to insects, fungi, and bacteria.
B Genes engineered to make a plant resistant to pests, disease, and herbicides may transfer to undesired species, creating unusually robust weeds.Genes engineered to make a plant resistant to pests, disease, and herbicides may transfer to undesired species, creating unusually robust weeds.
C There are ethical and social concerns regarding the potential blending of animal and human DNA as well as the social and legal controls that should be placed on research.There are ethical and social concerns regarding the potential blending of animal and human DNA as well as the social and legal controls that should be placed on research.
D There are health concerns related to GMOS, including that idea that genetically engineered vegetables may contain genes that could transfer to humans when ingested, producing mutations.There are health concerns related to GMOS, including that idea that genetically engineered vegetables may contain genes that could transfer to humans when ingested, producing mutations.