Genetic engineering

• What does genetic engineering involve?

  Changing an organism's genome
• Why is genetic engineering useful?

  It is useful in agriculture and medicine
• What are some concerns about genetic engineering?

  There are ethical and safety concerns
• What potential benefits does genetic engineering offer in health and disease management?

  • Health can be affected positively
  • Diseases can be conquered
• What is a humorous suggestion related to genetic engineering mentioned in the text?

  A gene to make revision easier
• What is mentioned about communicable diseases?


  They are part of the discussion
• What is the first topic mentioned in the upcoming discussion?

  Health can be affected
• What is the second topic mentioned in the upcoming discussion?

  Diseases can be conquered
• What phrase indicates a transition to a new topic in the text?

  Gene grin reading coming up
• What is the format of the upcoming discussion?

  It will be a list of topics
• What is the first question posed in the text?

  What is a...
• What can health be affected by?

  Disease
• What are the two types of diseases?

  Communicable and non-communicable
• How can one disease affect another?

  One disease can lead to another
• What does a communicable disease tell the person to do?

  Go to bed
• Why can communicable diseases be passed between people?

  They involve pathogens
• What is a non-communicable disease?

  A disease that cannot be passed between people
• What are the characteristics of communicable diseases?

  • Can be passed between people
  • Involve pathogens
  • Often require isolation or treatment
• What are the characteristics of non-communicable diseases?

  • Cannot be passed between people
  • Often related to lifestyle or genetics
  • Require long-term management
• What is the focus of genetic engineering?

  Changing an organism's genome
• What does genetic engineering involve?

  Modifying an organism's genome
• How is genetic engineering used in agriculture?

  To create resistant crops
• What is the purpose of decaf genetic engineering?

  To give organisms useful characteristics
• What is the first step in genetic engineering?

  Cutting a gene out of one organism
• What happens after cutting a gene out?

  It is inserted into another organism
• What are organisms with new genes called?

  Genetically modified organisms (GMOs)
• Why is genetic engineering useful in medicine?

  It can produce human insulin
• How can bacteria be genetically engineered in medicine?

  To produce human insulin
• What is a concern regarding genetic engineering?

  Potential health risks
• What can genetically modified crops do?

  Resist pests and diseases
• What is a potential downside of genetic engineering in agriculture?

  It may lead to reduced biodiversity
• What is one application of genetic engineering in agriculture?

  Creating herbicide-resistant crops
• How does genetic engineering help farmers?

  By allowing them to control pests
• What is a benefit of genetically engineered crops?

  Higher crop yields
• What can bacteria be genetically engineered to produce?

  Human insulin
• What is a concern about genetically engineered bacteria?

  They may spread antibiotic resistance
• What is a potential risk of genetic engineering in humans?

  It may lead to unforeseen health issues
• What is a communicable disease?

  A disease that can spread between people
• How can diseases spread?

  Through contact with infected individuals
• What is a potential issue with genetically modified organisms?

  They may affect natural ecosystems