Biotechnology Review

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Genetic engineering involves the manipulation of the genome of an organism using laboratory methods for it to manifest or express a desired trait.

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What is a GMO?

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An organism that has had its DNA modified by humans

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Genetically Modified Foods look and taste the same as traditional foods and crops. The only difference is that GM foods have...

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genes with traits that improve something about the plant.

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What is a concern of scientists when genetically modifying plants?

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There will be a decrease in biodiversity.

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Which best describes a controversial issue associated with the use of genetically modified crops?

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the long term effects which may arise from the use of genetically modified crops

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Which area of biotechnology would most likely create ethical issues within human society? Options: insulin production by bacteria, organ cloning for use in transplants, genetic engineering to improve agricultural yields, DNA and forensic testing of crime scene evidence

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organ cloning for use in transplants

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STEM cell

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an unspecialized cell, capable of differentiating into one or more cell types

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What method is used to produce Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)?

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Gene Splicing

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The scientific study of life and of living organisms.

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Biology

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Bioethics

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The moral and ethical considerations of technological discoveries and advances in biology and medicine