Genetic Engineering
- Created by: paulhawksworth
- Created on: 31-03-14 21:59
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- Genetic Engineering
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- Enzymes
- Insert useful gene
- Cut chromosome
- Used to create GM organisms
- Human genes can be used to create GM bacteria
- Human benifits
- Golden rice = fewer people suffer from Vitamin A dificiency
- Can be used to create human insulin fast
- Can be used to increase the yield of crops
- Controversial topic
- GM crops may affect weeds and flowers = changing the environment
- GM crops may not be safe to eat
- Transplanted genes could get out into the natural environment = bypassing evolution
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