gene technology

• the use of gene technology is highly controversial
• GM food = genetically modified foods
• GMO = genetically modified organisms
• transgenic organism: has had the DNA of another species inserted into them
• gene splicing is used on bacteria plasmids
• splicing: use of enzymes (spliceosome) to cut segments of DNA
• what is the new gene editing tool?

  CRISPR - CAS9
• what are the positives of gene technology?

  • medical advancements such as human insulin
  • Gm foods will be more nutritious
  • Gm foods will last longer
  • it is easier than selective breeding
• what are the negatives of gene technology?

  • little research has been done on gene technology
  • it goes against nature
  • it is expensive
  • it affects food webs