Introduction to Genetic Engineering and Its Applications Lesson—Genetic Engineering Flow Chart Answer Key
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Insert new genes
Replacement of genes
(recombination)
Removal of genes
Mutation of
existing genes
Genetic Engineering
Methods to modify genes
Creates genetically modified
organisms (GMOs)
Use of GM bacteria
To produce
hydrocarbons, fuels,
plastics, drugs
Use of GM plants
To produce disease-
and insect-resistant
crops, edible
vaccines, larger
crops
Use of GM animals
To track protein
production, for
disease detection,
to produce larger
animal as food
source
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