Practice Growing Interest In Cisgenics And Gene-edited Crops (less Controversial) (5.3)

Practice: Growing interest in cisgenics and gene-edited crops (less controversial)

Lesson 5.3Agricultural and Industrial Applications of Genetic Engineering

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Question 1.
What does cisgenics involve?
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Think about the type of organisms from which genes are taken.
Question 2.
What is the main advantage of CRISPR?
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Consider the accuracy of the changes it makes.
3Question 3.
What is the main focus of cisgenics?
- Using genes from any organism
- Using genes from closely related organisms
- Using synthetic genes
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Think about the relationship between the donor and target species.
4Question 4.
True or False: Gene editing can only be done through traditional breeding methods.
- True
- False
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Consider the precision of gene editing technologies.
Question 5.
Analyze how cisgenics might influence food security in developing countries.
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Think about the agricultural challenges in those areas.
Question 6.
Propose a regulatory framework that addresses both innovation in gene editing and public concerns.
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Consider what elements are essential to build trust with the public.

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