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Genetically Modified World Simplified
Genetically Modified World Simplified
Genetically Modified World Simplified
WHAT WE KNOW...
DNA (genes) give the instructions for structure and function. Changes in the DNA sequence can cause changes to structure or function.
GENETIC ENGINEERING
Genetic engineering is when scientists change the an organisms DNA. What do you get when you cross a fire fly and a tobacco plant?
An example of Genetic engineering: Fireflies have a gene which produces a glowing protein. Scientists were able cut the gene out of the DNA of the Fire Fly. They were also able to add that very same gene to the DNA of a tobacco plant. The plant is tricked into producing the protein which made it glow.
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