Genetic engineering and GM organisms

Question	Answer
what does genetic engineering transfer from organism to organism?	genes
a gene making useful protein can be inserted where?	bacterial cells
what solution do the cells grow in?	culture
in what do cells grow?	fermenters
what are the cells transferred from cell to cell using?	bacterial enzymes
name 2 advantages of genetically engineered insulin	_cheap to produce _available in larger quantities -it is human insulin; no allergies, no intolerance's -does not use animal products -no problems with religion or vegetarians
name a concern	GM organisms could have unknown and unforeseen effects on other organisms
name 3 developments in GM crops	-grow in places with low rainfall -produce their own chemicals -resist disease -resist effects of weedkillers -produce own fertiliser
name 2 concerns with GM crops	-not natural -eating GM food may affect health -GM crops may harm wildlife -pollen from crops resist weedkillers / transfer to weeds
what does Vitamin A deficiency cause	blindness
what is golden rice and what does it produce?	genetically modified to produce BETA-CAROTENE
name a argument FOR golden rice	-human cells convert beta-carotene to vitamin A well. -Golden riced is not meant to be the only solution to the Vitamin A problem -healthy diet for poorer people
name an argument AGAINST golden rice	-healthy diet is a better solution to Vitamin A deficiency -trying to deal with Vitamin A problem is too limiting -Golden rice hasn't gone under trials to see if its safe

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