Ciencia y el medio ambiente – Cierto o falso

The video explains how potato plants can be genetically modified to resist pests. By adding a gene from a bacterium, these plants become less susceptible to insect attacks, reducing the need for chemical pesticides. This process of altering an organism's genetic makeup is known as genetic modification.

What are the benefits of creating potato plants that are resistant to pests?

What is the purpose of adding a gene from a bacterium to potato plants?

How does genetic modification of potato plants affect the use of chemical pesticides?

What is meant by the term 'genetic modification'?

Explain how the genetic makeup of an organism can be changed.