Genetic Engineering
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What is Genetic Engineering?
Genetic engineering is the process of manually adding new DNA to an organism. The goal is to add one or more new traits that are not already found in that organism. There are three types of genetic engineering, applied, chemical, and analytical genetic engineering.
Examples
Cloning (applied)
To generate a population of genetically identical molecules, cells, plants or animals.
Computer Mapping (analytical)
Preparing an analytical model based upon an appropriate program will give the researchers an idea whether such splicing would be successful.
longer lasting tomatoes (chemical)
The tomatoes can be made bigger and more robust. These are engineered to remain fresh for longer periods and can be shipped farther from where they are grown.
applied genetic engineering
The field which an organisms genes are modified, copied, or introducing different characteristics to organisms.
chemical genetic engineering
Basically separating, classifying, and graphing genes.
analytical genetic engineering
This is where virtual genetic models are created through a computer software. Usually used for the trial and error stages.
What do scientists use genetic engineering for?
Scientists use genetic engineering to knock out certain genes from an organism in order to observe the effects caused by those genes. Because of this, scientists have been able to manipulate the genes of other organisms in order to produce beneficial products for humans.
Sites
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"Genetic Engineering." Genetic Engineering. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Dec. 2015.
"Examples of Genetic Engineering." YourDictionary. N.p., n.d. Web. 30 Nov. 2015.