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What is genetic engineering?
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Genetic engineering is the artificial manipulation or alteration of genes
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What are the steps involved in genetic engineering?
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1. Cutting a small section of DNA containing the target gene
2. The recombinant DNA is placed into the second organism 3. A GMO is produced |
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What does GMO stand for?
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Genetically modified organism
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What is the altered DNA referred to in genetic engneering?
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Recombinant DNA
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What are the 5 main steps in genetic engineering called?
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Isolation, Cutting, Insertion, Transformation, Expression.
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What are the applications of genetic engineering?
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Sugarbeet that are resistant to weedkiller, goats that produce protein to treat cystic fibrosis
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