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What is genetic engineering?
What is genetic engineering?
- The process of altering an organism's characteristics through natural selection
- The process of extracting genetic information from existing cells to modify a specific organism
- The process of inserting new genetic information into existing cells to modify a specific organism (correct)
- The process of using chemicals to alter the genetic makeup of an organism
What is DNA divided into?
What is DNA divided into?
- Instructions
- Cells
- Chains
- Genes (correct)
What are transgenic organisms?
What are transgenic organisms?
- Organisms with artificially introduced DNA from unrelated organisms (correct)
- Organisms with modified DNA from related organisms
- Organisms with DNA from the same species
- Organisms with natural DNA from unrelated organisms
What is a genetically modified organism (GMO)?
What is a genetically modified organism (GMO)?
What are genes responsible for?
What are genes responsible for?
Who is credited with the invention of the first genetic engineering company located in the United States?
Who is credited with the invention of the first genetic engineering company located in the United States?
What is one of the purposes served by the creation of GMOs?
What is one of the purposes served by the creation of GMOs?
What do passionate opponents of GMOs give emphasis to?
What do passionate opponents of GMOs give emphasis to?
What is one of the learning objectives at the end of the module?
What is one of the learning objectives at the end of the module?
What should learners be able to answer after completing the module?
What should learners be able to answer after completing the module?
Genetic engineering is the process of removing genetic information from existing cells.
Genetic engineering is the process of removing genetic information from existing cells.
DNA is divided into small sections called genes, which control different aspects of the organism’s growth and characteristics.
DNA is divided into small sections called genes, which control different aspects of the organism’s growth and characteristics.
All genetically modified organisms undergo artificial manipulation, modification, and recombination of DNA in nature.
All genetically modified organisms undergo artificial manipulation, modification, and recombination of DNA in nature.
The blueprint of life is known as RNA.
The blueprint of life is known as RNA.
Genetically modified organisms are created by inserting new genetic information into existing cells.
Genetically modified organisms are created by inserting new genetic information into existing cells.
Genentech was the first genetic engineering company in the United States.
Genentech was the first genetic engineering company in the United States.
GMOs can help in food security and environmental sustainability.
GMOs can help in food security and environmental sustainability.
Genetic modification process will not be discussed in the module.
Genetic modification process will not be discussed in the module.
One of the learning objectives is to evaluate the impacts of genetic engineering on daily life.
One of the learning objectives is to evaluate the impacts of genetic engineering on daily life.
The rise of modern genetic modification has not brought passionate opponents with concerns about health and environmental issues.
The rise of modern genetic modification has not brought passionate opponents with concerns about health and environmental issues.
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