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Genetic Engineering. By: Kelsey and Tyler. What is Genetic Engineering?. Genetic Engineering is the modification of the characteristics of an organism by changing its genetic material. Genetic Engineering. Pros. Improved taste Increased nutrition and growth rate Longer shelf life.
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Genetic Engineering By: Kelsey and Tyler
What is Genetic Engineering? • Genetic Engineering is the modification of the characteristics of an organism by changing its genetic material.
Genetic Engineering Pros • Improved taste • Increased nutrition and growth rate • Longer shelf life • Low nutritional value • Bring in dangerous pathogens • Genetic Imperfection • Ethical Delima Cons
Examples of Genetic Engineering • Cloning • Glow-in-the-dark cats • Plants that fight pollution • Faster-growing trees • Banana Vaccinations Source: https://www.google.com/search?q=cloning&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=n72UUsajB4r4kQe9qYDgCQ&sqi=2&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAQ&biw=1280&bih=922#q=glow+in+the+dark+cats&tbm=isch&imgdii=_