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DNA
deoxyribonucleic acids; the genetic material of all organisms.
inserting a useful segment of DNA from one organism into a bacterium.
how is recombinant DNA made?...
human insulin for type 1 diabetes. Growth hormones for dwarfism. Chemicals to treat cancer
Three uses of recombinant DNA
Some types of cancer. Heart disease. Cystic fibrosis
what three illnesses do scientist believe gene therapy help control?...
Selective breeding
plants with desired traits that are chosen to be passed down from generation to generation.
We don't yet know what the plants could do to you after you eat them.
why do stores put labels on genetically engineered products?...
Genetic engineering
biological & chemical methods to change the arrangement of DNA that makes up a gene.
Gene therapy
________ _________ involves placing a normal allele in a cell that has a mutation and hoping that the normal allele begins to function.
agriculture, health, and medicine
advances in genetics are important in...
Increase crop production and make crops pest resistant
what are some benefits of genetic engineering.
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