Should we purchase genetically modified foods for us and our families to consume? Explain.

1. What makes CRISP particularly useful compared to other genetic engineering techniques? A. CRISPR can add DNA to multiple cells at the same time B. CRISPR works better in bacteria C. CRISPR can target one specific area of DNA to cut D. CRISP is capable of transporting DNA through the cell walls of plants   2. MOST viruses are capable of infecting A. many different species B. many cell types in the same species C. only specific cell types that have a particular receptor

Associated SNPs outside of gene no effect on protein production or function T G Associated SNPs within gene no effect on protein. production or function Regulatory sequences A Coding region C T www.Biolnteractive.org Noncoding SNP: changes amount of protein produced Unassociated SNP far from gene Causative SNPs within gene on same chromosome or different chromosome Protein Coding SNP: changes amino acid sequence Figure 3. A diagram showing various ways. in which a SNP could be associated with a certain gene and its trait. GWAS in the News Read the following news release, which describes a GWAS study with dogs. Note that a dog's coat refers to its fur or hair. Variants in Three Genes Account for Most Dog Coat Differences Variants in just three genes acting in different combinations account for the wide range of coat textures seen in dogs from the poodle's tight curls to the beagle's stick-straight fur. A team led by researchers from the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI),…

1. What is a genetically modified organism? How 5. What do opponents of labeling GMOS give as has recombinant DNA technology pushed the their reason for not wanting this distinction visible boundaries in terms of what can be done? to the consumer? 6. Regarding the notion that GMOS pose a risk to 2. Why are GMOS becoming more and more necessary? our health, what are some of the concerns raised regarding this issue? 3. How have GMOS already provided benefits to 7. GMOS often have the characteristic of being resistant to herbicides and toxic to pests. How do these characteristics benefit GMOS? the human race? 4. What is your stance on genetic modification? Is it okay for some purposes but not others? 8. How can you prevent yourself from being misled with false information regarding GMOS? How do scientists determine whether GMOS are safe?

If a change in a DNA sequence occurred, could that affect the mRNA? Why or why not? Group of answer choices 1. no because the mRNA is not identical to the DNA 2. no because the mRNA does not need the DNA to be made 3. yes because the mRNA is made using the DNA as a template 4. yes because the mRNA is identical to the DNA

1. Germline genetic editing is treated with great caution by scientists, what are the potential risks of germline genetic editing and if one day, germline gene editing were to become legal, what criteria do you think will have to be met first?

1. What do you already know about GMOS (genetically modified organisms)? GMO ORGANIC 2. Compare and contrast the organic tomato and the Genetically Modified (GMO) tomato. What is the difference? What are the pros and cons of the GMO tomato?

8. Describe the steps involved in the process of genetic engineering via recombinant DNA technology. 9. Identify one specific example of how this process has been used. 10. Using the example provided in question 9, explain the rationale for the creation of this transgenic organism.

7. Why recombinant DNA is very useful in improving our health conditions?A. Human insulin can be reproduced by bacteria?B. Vaccine can be reproduced by fungi or bacteriaC. Human growth hormone can be obtained from E. ColiD. All of the above 8. Which of the following is/are example of genetic engineering?A. A farmer choose a breed of cow for greater milk production.B. The use of bacteria in order to produce human insulinC. The insertion of clone genes to plant cellsD. Cross pollination of squash flowers. 9. Bacterial cells as host organisms may expose the gene to make protein products such as insulin and growth hormone . Which of the following processes are involved?A. replication and transcription. B. Transcription and replication C. Transcription and transformation. D. Replication and transformation

2. Bacteriophage are very specific in the types of cells they can infect. Some see this as a possible therapy to help treat against bacterial infections. Please discuss pros and cons of this type of therapy with proper support.