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Genetic Engineering. By: Victoria Keen . in general:. Pros : Understanding the function of organisms Design Modification of animals and plants Cross breeding animals EX. A mule Precise in introducing desirable traits. Cons : Use of bacteria, viruses, or plasmids
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Genetic Engineering By: Victoria Keen
in general: • Pros: • Understanding the function of organisms • Design • Modification of animals and plants • Cross breeding animals • EX. A mule • Precise in introducing desirable traits • Cons: • Use of bacteria, viruses, or plasmids • Organisms are made sick to get the gene that is desired • Unnatural • Disrupts integrity of the recipient genome • Cannot control copies of the genes inserted
in food: • Pros: • Taste and quality • Enhanced flavors • Resistant to disease • Plants/animals • Vaccine into genetics instead of the immune system • Nutritional benefits • Vitamins/minerals added to provide better nutritional benefits • Cons: • Environment damage • Plants and livestock being grown in places that aren’t environmentally safe for them • No economic value • Takes the same amount of time and effort • Increase in allergic reactions • Feeding livestock with foods people have allergies to
In athletics: • Pros: • Short term goals • Bigger and better muscles/ body • Looking good • Feeling good about your body • Cons: • Severe acne • Increased risk of tendinitis • Liver abnormalities • Tumor • High blood pressure • heart/ circulatory problems • Prostate enlargement
