to transfer a gene responsible for desirable characteristics from one organisms genome to another organism, so that it also has the desired characteristics
how have plant cops been genetically engineered?
engineered to be resistant to diseases or to produce bigger better fruits.
how can bacterial cells be genetically engineered?
to produce useful substances such as human insulin to treat diabetes
gene therapy
inserting working genes into people with diseases
what is the concern with genetic engineering?
worries about long term effects, that changing an organisms gene might accidentally create unplanned problems, which could get passed on to future generations
pros of GM crops
can increase the yield, making more food
croos could be engineered to contain a nutrient that’s missing
GM are being grown in places without any problems
cons of GM crops
reduces farmland biodiversity
dont fully understand the affects they have in human health
transplated genes may get out into the natural environment
