The use of genetically modified organisms in areas of agriculture and medicine is favored by many. However, knowing that possible risks may occur as a result of their usage, organizations who are pro-people’s right deem it necessary to oppose the commercialization of these genetically engineered products. As a youth, what is your stand to this issue and how would you make your position clear?

Q: Much of the controversy over genetically engineered foods has centered on whether special labeling…

A: Genetic Engineering is used to alter the chemistry of genetic material (DNA and RNA) of an organism…

Q: Discuss about genetically modified tomato. What makes you support or oppose the use of it.

A: Genetic engineering, also called genetic modification or genetic manipulation, is the direct…

Q: What ethical concerns might you have about this kind of genetic medicine?

A: Genetic medicine involves nucleic acids that are delivered into the body of an individual as a…

Q: What are some ethical and biological considerations when usingtransgenic animals to manufacture…

A: Biotechnology can be defined as the practice of using living organisms such as animals, plants,…

Q: Gave me an example of green biotechnology?

A: Green biotechnology involves production of new plant varieties, biofertilizers and biopesticides to…

Q: I believe that there are many good things that can come out of people getting to design their baby’s…

A: The given essay is related to designing baby genetic material. After mating male and female babies…

Q: On the following pages, you will be asked the same question seven times: "Based on what you now…

A: Genetically modified crops are formed and grown by genetically modifying genes which may be for…

Q: Select the correct statement with respect to genetically modified food: O a. they can be of great…

A: The DNA of the desired organism is put into genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in a lab.…

Q: A young man develops skin cancer that does not spread to any other tissues; the mutation responsible…

A: As the mutation has occured in only one parent and that too in a single skin cell, there are very…

Q: What is the role of Agrobacterium tumefaciens in the production of transgenic plants?

A: Agrobacterium tumefaciens is a natural genetic engineer that inserts its own DNA into the plants it…

Q: what questions should be asked to identify how biotechnology plays a role in economics and society…

A: Biotechnology refers to the application of science to engineering, molecular biology, genetics, and…

Q: Make a list of ethical considerations for using gene therapy.

A: Answer: GENE THERAPY = It is the kind of therapy at genetic level where patient is injected with a…

Q: What are the Major Ethical Issues of Modern Biotechnology?

A: Biotechnology is a science-related broad field of study that utilizes living organisms and molecular…

Q: At present, only a very small proportion of genetically modified foods must be labelled. Some…

A: Genetically modified(GM) foods are foods derived from organisms whose DNA has been modified through…

Q: Why is it important to know where your garbage goes?

A: DISCLAIMER: Since you have asked multiple questions, we have solved the first question for you. If…

Q: Why is using genomic DNA in gene therapy more efficacious?

A: Gene therapy is a technique for the utilization of the therapeutic delivery of nucleic acids into a…

Q: What are the genetic disorders that can be treated by using gene therapy?  Please answer at your own…

A: Genetic disorders are caused by whole or change in DNA sequence away from normal sequence .There are…

Q: What precautions are being taken to minimize the risks that might be imposed by genetically altered…

A: Advancement in both knowledge and technology has allowed humans to modify the organism by altering…

Mitochondrial Mutations

A mitochondrion is a cellular organelle that serves as the site for cellular respiration and energy production (ATP or Adenosine Triphosphate). It is a double-membrane-bound organelle and is only present in eukaryotic cells.