Genetic Engineering Technology (1)

Definition of genetic engineering

Genetic modification of an organism

Example of genetic engineering

Recombinant DNA

Definition of recombinant DNA

Combination of two different species to produce a new genetic characteristics

Example of recombinant DNA

Production of human insulin using bacteria

Definition of Genetically Modified Organism (GMO)

Modification of an organism genetically for a particular purpose

Example of usage of Genetically Modified Organism

Paddy plantation

Advantage of technology Genetically Modified Organism

Reduction in the use of pesticides

One of advantage of genetic engineering

Quality plants and livestock is produced

One of disadvantage of genetic engineering technology

Extinction of original species causing from genetic research of new species

Ethic in genetic engineering technology

Carried out with high integrity