gmo

• Genetic Engineering


  A process using recombinant DNA technology to alter the genetic makeup of an organism
• Genetic Engineering


  • Humans manipulated genomes indirectly by controlling breeding and selecting offspring with desired traits
  • The deliberate manipulation of the organism's genes, where it may involve transfer of genes from other organism
• Genetic Engineering was coined by Jack Williamson


  1951
• Genetically Modified Organism (GMO)


  An organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques
• GMO


  • Organism either plant, animal or microorganisms, in which genetic material (DNA) has been altered in a way that does not occur naturally by mating or natural recombinant
• The first GMO is created, a bacterium resistant to the antibiotic


  1973
• Genetech becomes the first to synthesize insulin


  1978
• Pest Resistance


  • The ability of plants or animals to withstand or avoid damage from pests, such as insects, diseases, and weeds
• Pest Resistance


  • BT Corn