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Genetic Engineering

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Genetic Engineering

1:31 Genetic Engineering and Use in Medicine
Spec 4.6.2.4
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  • Genetic engineering involves modifying an organism's genome by introducing a gene from another organism to achieve a desired characteristic.
  • Example given: creating insect-resistant maize by introducing a gene from a soil bacterium that produces a natural insecticide.
  • The process involves cutting out the desired gene from the donor organism (e.g., soil bacterium) and transferring it to the recipient organism's cell (e.g., maize).
  • The modified cell is then used to grow a new plant, resulting in a genetically engineered variety with specific traits, such as insect resistance.
  • Genetic engineering can also be used to produce larger and better-quality fruits.
  • The key concept is that genes are extracted from one organism and inserted into another to impart desired traits.

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