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What is one of the objectives upon completion of the module?
What is one of the objectives upon completion of the module?
- Discuss the history of genetic engineering
- Identify genetically modified organisms (correct)
- Analyze the impact of genetic engineering on the environment
- Identify different breeds of animals
What does the modern practice of genetic engineering involve?
What does the modern practice of genetic engineering involve?
- Creating entirely new species from scratch
- Using chemicals to alter an organism's DNA structure
- Taking DNA from unrelated organisms and inserting it into another organism's DNA (correct)
- Only crossbreeding species
What does genetic engineering aim to achieve in terms of plants and animals?
What does genetic engineering aim to achieve in terms of plants and animals?
- Making all plants and animals identical
- Decreasing the plant yield but increasing tolerance to pests
- Creating weaker plants but with enhanced colors
- Creating stronger plants and healthier animals (correct)
What aspect of humanity does genetic engineering help address according to the text?
What aspect of humanity does genetic engineering help address according to the text?
What is the primary purpose of inserting unrelated DNA into an organism's DNA?
What is the primary purpose of inserting unrelated DNA into an organism's DNA?
What is a major consideration regarding genetic engineering mentioned in the text?
What is a major consideration regarding genetic engineering mentioned in the text?
Which organism was the first genetically engineered human insulin produced in?
Which organism was the first genetically engineered human insulin produced in?
What was the main purpose behind engineering the Flavr Savr tomato?
What was the main purpose behind engineering the Flavr Savr tomato?
In genetic engineering, how is the process different from traditional animal and plant breeding?
In genetic engineering, how is the process different from traditional animal and plant breeding?
What was significant about GloFish, the first genetically modified organism designed as a pet?
What was significant about GloFish, the first genetically modified organism designed as a pet?
When were genetically modified foods first sold commercially?
When were genetically modified foods first sold commercially?
How does genetic engineering differ from traditional breeding in terms of gene transfer?
How does genetic engineering differ from traditional breeding in terms of gene transfer?
What is the main purpose of artificial selection as described in the text?
What is the main purpose of artificial selection as described in the text?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a benefit of genetic engineering in agriculture in the text?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a benefit of genetic engineering in agriculture in the text?
In the context of the text, what is the purpose of developing crops that mature faster and tolerate environmental stressors?
In the context of the text, what is the purpose of developing crops that mature faster and tolerate environmental stressors?
What genetically conferred trait does soybean possess according to the text?
What genetically conferred trait does soybean possess according to the text?
Which organism listed in the text has resistance to plum pox virus?
Which organism listed in the text has resistance to plum pox virus?
What genetic change led to high laurate levels in Canola, as per the text?
What genetic change led to high laurate levels in Canola, as per the text?
What term came to refer more specifically to methods of gene cloning in the latter part of the 20th century?
What term came to refer more specifically to methods of gene cloning in the latter part of the 20th century?
Who discovered restriction enzymes in 1968?
Who discovered restriction enzymes in 1968?
What is the main function of type II restriction enzymes in genetic engineering?
What is the main function of type II restriction enzymes in genetic engineering?
Who helped advance the technique of DNA recombination in 1970–71?
Who helped advance the technique of DNA recombination in 1970–71?
Which American biochemists pioneered genetic engineering based on recombination in 1973?
Which American biochemists pioneered genetic engineering based on recombination in 1973?
Which enzyme type allows cutting DNA into fragments, rejoining different fragments, and inserting new genes into E.coli bacteria?
Which enzyme type allows cutting DNA into fragments, rejoining different fragments, and inserting new genes into E.coli bacteria?
What is the function of plasmids in genetic engineering?
What is the function of plasmids in genetic engineering?
How does gene editing using CRISPR-Cas9 differ from previous recombinant DNA technology?
How does gene editing using CRISPR-Cas9 differ from previous recombinant DNA technology?
Why is the insertion of a functional gene into a bacterium significant in genetic engineering?
Why is the insertion of a functional gene into a bacterium significant in genetic engineering?
What is the main difference between plasmids and the bacterium's chromosome?
What is the main difference between plasmids and the bacterium's chromosome?
What is a key advantage of using CRISPR-Cas9 technology in gene editing?
What is a key advantage of using CRISPR-Cas9 technology in gene editing?
How does the incorporation of foreign DNA into a bacterium contribute to genetic engineering?
How does the incorporation of foreign DNA into a bacterium contribute to genetic engineering?
