4.5 - Transgenic Organisms
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What is a transgenic organism?
💡 Hint: Think about how organisms can be altered to show new traits.
Name a benefit of transgenic plants.
💡 Hint: What do we add to plants to help them against insects?
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What is a transgenic organism?
💡 Hint: Focus on whether the DNA is originally from the organism or introduced.
True or False: Golden Rice is a type of transgenic organism designed to combat pest resistance.
💡 Hint: What is the purpose of Golden Rice?
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Evaluate the potential socioeconomic impacts of deploying transgenic crops in developing nations.
💡 Hint: Consider advantages and potential market implications.
Propose a framework for assessing the safety of introducing a new transgenic organism into the environment.
💡 Hint: Think about three main components: assessment, monitoring, and public involvement.
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