Practice What Is Genetic Engineering? (2) - Introduction to Genetic Engineering

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Question 1.
Define a gene.
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Think about what the gene does in relation to traits.
Question 2.
What is the genome?
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Consider it as the collection of all the genes.
3Question 3.
What does a gene do?
- Codes for traits
- Destroys DNA
- Replicates proteins
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Think of what genes do in organisms.
4Question 4.
True or False: Genetic engineering only applies to plants.
- True
- False
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Remember the applications in different fields.
Question 5.
Evaluate the scientific and social implications of genetic engineering in modern agriculture.
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Consider both benefits and potential dangers.
Question 6.
Design a hypothetical experiment to illustrate a gene-editing technique and its potential outcome.
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Think of all the phases of genetic engineering you learned.

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