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    What is the definition of genetic engineering?

    • See what color DNA a dog has
    • Making changes in the DNA code of living organisms
    • The discovery of DNA
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  • 2. 

    What made genetic engineering possible?

    • Paris Hilton

    • The discovery of the mouse

    • DNA sequencing

    • Thomas Edison

    Correct Answer
    A. DNA sequencing
    Explanation
    DNA sequencing made genetic engineering possible because it allowed scientists to read and understand the genetic code of organisms. By sequencing the DNA, scientists were able to identify specific genes and manipulate them to create desired traits or characteristics in organisms. This breakthrough in technology revolutionized the field of genetics and paved the way for advancements in genetic engineering.

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  • 3. 

    Gene splicing is the technique used to transfer desired genes from one organims to another. What is another name for this process?

    • Transfer DNA (tDNA)

    • Moving DNA (mDNA)

    • Rescue DNA (rDNA)

    • Recombinant DNA (rDNA)

    Correct Answer
    A. Recombinant DNA (rDNA)
    Explanation
    Gene splicing, also known as recombinant DNA (rDNA), is the process of transferring desired genes from one organism to another. This technique involves cutting and recombining DNA molecules to create new combinations of genes. By using recombinant DNA, scientists can introduce specific traits or characteristics into an organism, such as increased resistance to disease or improved crop yield.

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  • 4. 

    What are 3 key principles of genetic engineering?

    • Create less thirsty crops to lower costs in irrigation

    • Find an early warning system to prevent diseases

    • Be able to eat more fast food

    • Be able to transfer desired genes from one organism to another

    • Find new ways to create aliens

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Create less thirsty crops to lower costs in irrigation
    A. Find an early warning system to prevent diseases
    A. Be able to transfer desired genes from one organism to another
    Explanation
    The three key principles of genetic engineering are to create less thirsty crops to lower costs in irrigation, find an early warning system to prevent diseases, and be able to transfer desired genes from one organism to another. These principles focus on improving crop efficiency, disease prevention, and manipulating genetic material for desired traits.

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    What animal did Caltech use to test genetic engineering, and what gene was transferred to that animal?

    • Bee; the glowing gene of a firefly

    • Mouse; the glowing gene of a jellyfish

    • Mouse; the glowing gene of a firefly

    • Dog; the sparkling gene of a diamond

    Correct Answer
    A. Mouse; the glowing gene of a jellyfish
    Explanation
    Caltech used a mouse to test genetic engineering. They transferred the glowing gene of a jellyfish to that mouse.

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    Check all of the ethical issues mentioned in the Webinar. Hint: There are 6.

    • Religious Conflicts

    • Scheduling Conflicts

    • Legal Patents

    • Testing for potential health problems

    • Testing to see if who can eat 10 ice cream cones the fastest

    • Genetically Modified Foods

    • Genetically Engineering New Body Parts

    • Genetically Engineering a new car

    • Designing your own baby

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Religious Conflicts
    A. Legal Patents
    A. Testing for potential health problems
    A. Genetically Modified Foods
    A. Genetically Engineering New Body Parts
    A. Designing your own baby
    Explanation
    The correct answer includes the ethical issues of religious conflicts, legal patents, testing for potential health problems, genetically modified foods, genetically engineering new body parts, and designing your own baby.

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  • 7. 

    Who discovered genetic engineering? Hint: There are 3 people.

    • Henry Ford

    • Mr. Gene

    • Paul Berg

    • Abraham Lincoln

    • Stanley Cohen

    • Herbert Boyer

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Paul Berg
    A. Stanley Cohen
    Explanation
    Paul Berg and Stanley Cohen are both credited with discovering genetic engineering. Paul Berg is a biochemist who developed the technique for splicing together DNA from different organisms, while Stanley Cohen is a geneticist who worked with Berg to successfully transfer genes into bacteria. Their groundbreaking work laid the foundation for modern genetic engineering techniques.

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  • 8. 

    Do you think genetic engineering is good or bad? Use the pros and cons of genetic engineering to support your opinion. (There is no right or wrong answer.)

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