7 - Modern Genetic Technologies
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Practice Questions
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What is genetic testing?
💡 Hint: Think about how doctors can check for diseases.
Define GMOs.
💡 Hint: What changes are made to an organism's DNA?
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What is the primary goal of genetic testing?
💡 Hint: Think about how this tool is used in medicine.
True or False: GMOs can be engineered for pest resistance.
💡 Hint: Recall the advantages of altering an organism’s DNA.
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Critically discuss the impacts of CRISPR on future genetic engineering practices. Consider both the benefits and potential moral dilemmas. What regulations might be necessary?
💡 Hint: Consider the societal implications of how far we can go in editing human and animal DNA.
Analyze a case study where GMOs significantly improved agricultural output. What were the environmental effects, both positive and negative?
💡 Hint: Reflect on both short-term gains and long-term ecological effects when discussing GMOs.
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