Genetic modification
18.2What the syllabus asks of you
- Describe genetic modification as changing the genetic material of an organism by removing, changing or inserting individual genes
- Understand that the gene that controls the production of human insulin has been inserted into bacterial DNA, for commercial production of insulin
- Outline the use of genetic modification in crop plants by inserting genes: (a) to confer resistance to herbicides (b) to confer resistance to insect pests (c) to provide additional vitamins
- Discuss potential advantages and risks of genetic modification, limited to modifying crop plants and bacteria
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Chapter 18: Genetic modification
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AGenes from genetically modified crops can spread to wild plants.
BIt can give predictable results.
CIt can improve the taste and nutritional value of crops.
DIt can reduce the need to use insecticides and fungicides.
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AAnimals with suitable organs for transplant can be developed in the laboratory.
BGene therapy can be used to prevent infectious bacterial diseases.
CIt can be used to make important medical products such as insulin and human growth hormone.
DPlants can be made to resist pests and disease, and to produce bigger fruit with more flavour.
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Acrops that produce medicines
Bcrops with higher yield
Cdrought-tolerant crops
Dherbicide-resistant crops
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