Genetics in Our Lives: Genetic Engineering

Genetic engineering is a rapidly advancing field that involves altering the DNA of organisms. It offers numerous benefits, such as producing medicines and improving crops, but also presents potential risks. A key technique in this field is the creation of recombinant DNA, which involves transferring DNA from one organism to another, often from complex to simpler organisms like bacteria. This method is crucial in producing medicines like insulin.

What is one of the main benefits of genetic engineering mentioned in the video?

• Production of large volumes of medicine

• Improved animal habitats

• Increased biodiversity

• Reduction of pollution

What is a potential danger of genetic engineering?

• Decreased crop yields

• Improved nutritional content

• Increased disease resistance

• Potential environmental impact

What is recombinant DNA?

• DNA that is naturally occurring

• DNA that is destroyed

• DNA that has been duplicated

• DNA that is combined from different organisms

In the process of creating recombinant DNA, from which type of organism is DNA usually transferred?

• From a simple organism to a complex organism

• From a plant to an animal

• From a complex organism to a simple organism

• From a bacterium to a yeast cell

Which of the following is a product of recombinant DNA technology?

• Vitamins

• Insulin

• Minerals

• Antibiotics