Exploring Transgenic Animals

What is genetic engineering?

• Genetic engineering involves the breeding of plants for better yield.

• Genetic engineering is the direct manipulation of an organism's genes using biotechnology.

• Genetic engineering is the study of animal behavior.

• Genetic engineering is the process of cloning organisms.

Name a common technique used in genetic engineering.

• CRISPR-Cas9

• Protein synthesis

• DNA sequencing

• Gene cloning

How does CRISPR technology work in creating transgenic animals?

• CRISPR technology creates transgenic animals by using guide RNA and Cas9 to edit specific genes in the genome.

• CRISPR technology relies on natural selection to modify animal genes.

• CRISPR technology creates transgenic animals by inserting random genes into the genome.

• CRISPR technology uses only DNA polymerase to create transgenic animals.

What are the benefits of using transgenic crops in agriculture?

• Decreased crop diversity

• Increased soil erosion

• Higher water usage

• Benefits of using transgenic crops include increased yield, reduced pesticide use, enhanced resistance to pests and diseases, improved nutritional content, and greater adaptability to environmental conditions.

How can transgenic animals improve food security?

• Transgenic animals reduce the need for crop rotation.

• Transgenic animals are primarily used for medical research only.

• Transgenic animals have no impact on food production levels.

• Transgenic animals improve food security by enhancing growth rates, disease resistance, and nutritional content, leading to higher food production.

What is the role of transgenic animals in pharmaceutical production?

• Transgenic animals serve as models for studying human diseases.

• Transgenic animals are only used in genetic research.

• Transgenic animals are primarily used for meat production.

• Transgenic animals play a crucial role in pharmaceutical production by serving as bioreactors for the production of complex biological products.

List one health benefit of transgenic animals for humans.

• Enhanced growth rates in livestock for food production.

• Increased risk of genetic diseases in humans.

• Improved taste and texture of animal products.

• Production of therapeutic proteins for human medicine.

How do transgenic animals contribute to disease resistance?

• Transgenic animals have no impact on immune responses.

• Transgenic animals are created to increase susceptibility to diseases.

• Transgenic animals are used solely for food production.

• Transgenic animals enhance disease resistance through genetic modifications that improve immune responses or produce protective proteins.

What environmental concerns are associated with transgenic animals?

• Enhanced animal growth rates

• Increased food production efficiency

• Environmental concerns include ecosystem disruption, gene transfer to wild populations, and loss of biodiversity.

• Improved animal health and welfare

How can transgenic animals impact biodiversity?

• Transgenic animals can impact biodiversity by disrupting ecosystems, outcompeting native species, and altering genetic diversity.

• Transgenic animals only benefit agricultural productivity.

• Transgenic animals enhance genetic diversity in ecosystems.

• Transgenic animals have no effect on native species.