Transgenic Technology and GMOs

GMO stands for Genetically Modified Organism.

The term 'genetic' refers to genes or DNA.

The term 'modification' means changing from an original state.

<p>An organism is any living thing, including animals, plants, bacteria, and fungi.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A GMO is a living thing whose original genes or DNA have been intentionally changed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gene silencing refers to the process of switching off a gene by a mechanism other than genetic modification.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gene silencing is the process of knocking down a gene, while gene editing refers to the complete removal or alteration of a gene.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>RNA interference (RNAi) is a biological process where RNA molecules inhibit gene expression or translation by neutralizing targeted mRNA molecules.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dicer is an enzyme that cuts double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) into smaller fragments with 2-3 base pair overhangs, which are then used in the RNA interference pathway.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gene silencing is also known as co-suppression, post-translational gene silencing (PTGS), or quelling.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gene silencing is a mechanism that switches off a gene by a process other than genetic modification.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Knock down refers to gene silencing, while knock out refers to the complete inactivation of a gene.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>RNA interference is a biological process in which RNA molecules inhibit gene expression or translation by neutralizing targeted mRNA molecules.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dicer is an enzyme that cuts double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) into fragments, which are around 20-25 base pairs long with 2-3 base pair overhangs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gene silencing is also known as co-suppression, post-translational gene silencing (PTGS), or quelling.</p> Signup and view all the answers