To create genetically modified organisms (often called GMOS) scientists directly manipulatethe genes of an organism, often by inserting or deleting one or more genes. The inserted gene isusually from another species. The purpose of this manipulation is to give the target organism and itsoffspring a new trait that improves it in some way. The improvement might, for example, give theorganism higher vitamin content. The process is called genetic engineering.1. What are genetically modified organisms?2. What is Genetic engineering?

Genetically modified organism (GMO), an organism whose genome has been engineered in the laboratory…

To create genetically modified organisms (often called GMOS) scientists directly manipulate genes of an organism, often by inserting or deleting one or more genes. The inserted gene is lly from another species. The purpose of this manipulation is to give the target organism and its ring a new trait that improves it in some way. The improvement might, for example, give the nism higher vitamin content. The process is called genetic engineering. - What are genetically modified organisms? E What is Genetic engineering?

To create genetically modified organisms (often called GMOS) scientists directly manipulate genes of an organism, often by inserting or deleting one or more genes. The inserted gene is lly from another species. The purpose of this manipulation is to give the target organism and its ring a new trait that improves it in some way. The improvement might, for example, give the nism higher vitamin content. The process is called genetic engineering. - What are genetically modified organisms? E What is Genetic engineering?

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Problem 5RQ: What is a genetically modified organism (GMO)? a. a plant with certain genes removed b. an organism...

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