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    Genetic engineering, also known as genetic modification, alters the DNA of organisms by changing or replacing specific genes. It is used in fields like agriculture and industry. The document provides examples of how rice, corn, cotton, soy, and dairy products could be enhanced through genetic engineering to increase benefits to humans, such as making crops more pest resistant or nutritious. It also describes the process of engineering Bt corn to produce insecticidal proteins. While genetic modification may have benefits like increasing nutrition or crop yields, it also poses risks such as unpredictable allergic reactions, lack of thorough testing, and possible links to cancer. Overall the document discusses both pros and cons of GMOs and whether genetic engineering is

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    Genetic engineering, also known as genetic modification, alters the DNA of organisms by changing or replacing specific genes. It is used in fields like agriculture and industry. The document provides examples of how rice, corn, cotton, soy, and dairy products could be enhanced through genetic engineering to increase benefits to humans, such as making crops more pest resistant or nutritious. It also describes the process of engineering Bt corn to produce insecticidal proteins. While genetic modification may have benefits like increasing nutrition or crop yields, it also poses risks such as unpredictable allergic reactions, lack of thorough testing, and possible links to cancer. Overall the document discusses both pros and cons of GMOs and whether genetic engineering is

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    Genetic engineering, also known as genetic modification, alters the DNA of organisms by changing or replacing specific genes. It is used in fields like agriculture and industry. The document provides examples of how rice, corn, cotton, soy, and dairy products could be enhanced through genetic engineering to increase benefits to humans, such as making crops more pest resistant or nutritious. It also describes the process of engineering Bt corn to produce insecticidal proteins. While genetic modification may have benefits like increasing nutrition or crop yields, it also poses risks such as unpredictable allergic reactions, lack of thorough testing, and possible links to cancer. Overall the document discusses both pros and cons of GMOs and whether genetic engineering is

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    Activity on Biotechnology, Genetic Engineering and Genetically

    Modified Organisms

    1) What is genetic engineering?


    Also known as genetic modification is a field of genetics that alters the DNA of an
    organism by changing or replacing specific genes. It is used on different fields such
    as agriculture, industrial etc.

    2) Suggest 5 specific candidate organisms that you would like to enhance their
    potential through genetic engineering and be more beneficial to humans. Fill out
    the table below:

    Enhancement /
    Organism Normal Characteristics Improvements
    1. rice uniformity of size and Pest resistance, increase
    shape, whiteness, long growth rate, fortification
    and thin uncooked grains
    2. corn 3 m (10 ft) in height, stem Pest resistance, increase
    is commonly composed growth rate
    of 20 internodes
    3. cotton seed They are strong, dye Cosmetic preservation,
    absorbent and can stand increase growth rate
    up against abrasion wear
    and high temperature
    4 soy extremely high in protein Pest resistance,
    content fortification
    5 dairy products rich in protein, rich in Increase growth rate,
    carbohydrates. very rich cosmetic preservation,
    in fats fortification

    3) Referring to the previous activity, clearly draw


    and label each component and provide a brief
    description and purpose for all the steps
    involved in engineering Bt corn.
    Bacillus thuringiensis or BT is a
    bacterium found in soils. To create a Bt
    crop variety, plant scientists select the
    gene for a particular Bt toxin and insert it
    into the cells of corn or cotton plant at
    the embryo stage. The resulting mature
    plant has the Bt gene in all its cells and
    expresses the insecticidal protein in its
    leaves. Caterpillars ingest the toxin,
    which fatally damages the lining of the
    gut.
    4.) Provide at least 5 pros and cons on genetic modified organisms. (conduct a search
    using the internet)

    Pros Cons

    Artificially implanting DNA from one GMOs are not always tested thoroughly.
    species to another can save many, many The shortest GMO testing times are a
    years of research. mere 90 days, which many fear is simply
    not enough time to ascertain all of the
    risks.

    GMO experimentation can be used to GMOs could affect those with allergies in
    manipulate animal cells to be healthier or unpredictable ways.
    desirable.

    genetic modification can increase the Often GMO products are not clearly
    nutritional value of foods labelled, meaning people do not have the
    choice to decide whether or not they wish
    to consume GMO products.

    GMO testing often involves performing


    genetic modification may be used simply to experiments upon animals, which some
    enhance the flavor and appearance of people feel is a breach of animal rights.
    foods

    a common concern that GMO foods may


    the GMO crops don’t need to be exposed aid the progression of cancers.because
    to harmful pesticides as often cancers are caused by DNA mutations,
    some people fear that eating foods with
    added genes may affect your DNA.

    5) What is your opinion on GMO’s? Should we continue to use them? Why or why not?

    For me it is okay to continue GMO’s as it can help us to ease the production of


    crops and lessen cost. It can also be an answer for our needs to sustain the needs of the
    people and care for the environment at the same time.

    6) Is genetic engineering a pure scientific process or it is indeed an act of humans


    playing like God?
    For me it is a scientific process that can help us on discovering new thing
    with genetically modifying things and lessening the time of discovery of undiscovered
    species if there is any.

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