Chapter 16, Problem 68E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Genetically modified bees should be released in the environment to save the lives that are lost each year due to bee sting allergies, is to be discussed.

Concept Introduction:

Genetic engineering can be explained as the alteration of an organism’s genetic makeup to eliminate undesirable characteristics or to introduce desirable ones.

A lot of work has been done in genetic engineering with the focus on increasing plant and animal food production, diagnosing disease conditions, and production of vaccines and other useful drugs.