Genetic modification

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Ephie

Cards (7)

  • What products can gene therapy produce?
    Antibiotics, hormones (insulin) and enzymes
  • How can DNA technology control pollution?
    Oleophilic bacteria carry out bioremediation of oil spills
  • What is plant pharming?
    Transforming plants so that they produce specific substances (antibodies and antigens) in their organs
  • How does DNA technology aid gene therapy?
    Replaces faulty genes and alleles
  • How does DNA technology help forensics?
    DNA fingerprinting
  • What are 2 examples of GM crops?
    • Golden rice
    • Round up ready soya
  • What is round up ready soya?
    GM soya that is resistant to pesticides