Biology/genetic engineering
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Question
I have a couple questions to ask:
1. What are the differences between genetic engineering and breeding?
2. Does Genetic Engineering harm or benefit human society?
3. What are the potential risks of genetic engineering?
Hi Ellie
1. With genetic engineering the actual DNA is altered. Breeding involves artificial selection where the mating of individual animal is controlled
2.So far it is very beneficial. I take human insulin for example that has been produced by bacteria. If wrongly used it could cause problems
3. Basically changes in the environment
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Walter Hintz
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Science teacher for over 50 years. MSc. in biology. I can answer questions in general biology, zoology, botany, anatomy and physiology and biochemistry.
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I have a MSc in biology and have been a science teacher for over 50 years. At present I am a faculty member at a college and a science consultant at seven catholic schools.
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The Ohio journal of Science
Momentum-The Journal of the Catholic Education Association
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