Practice Summary (2.6) - Chapter 2: Genetic Engineering

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Question 1.
What is genetic engineering?
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Think of modifying DNA.
Question 2.
What does PCR stand for?
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It's a process involving DNA amplification.
3Question 3.
What is recombinant DNA technology?
- A technique to amplify DNA
- Combining DNA from different sources
- The cloning of a gene
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Focus on what 'recombinant' means.
4Question 4.
True or False: Genetic engineering is only used in medicine.
- True
- False
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Think of crops and industrial products.
Question 5.
Design a conceptual experiment to produce a genetically modified organism. Include all necessary steps and ethical considerations.
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Consider how your organism interacts with its environment.
Question 6.
Evaluate the societal impact of widespread use of genetically modified crops.
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Think about the balance between food production and environmental health.

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