BIOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION
VIRUSES
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Organisms whose genes / DNA have been edited
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Organisms who have received new stem cells to cure a disease
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Organisms whose DNA has been copied
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Organisms whose entire genome has been sequenced
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Detailed explanation-1: -A genetically modified organism (GMO) is an animal, plant, or microbe whose DNA has been altered using genetic engineering techniques. For thousands of years, humans have used breeding methods to modify organisms. Corn, cattle, and even dogs have been selectively bred over generations to have certain desired traits.
Detailed explanation-2: -GMOs, genetically modified organism (or genetically engineered, as they are commonly called in the science world), are the result of tweaking the DNA of a living organism. Gene editing is used for many purposes, one of which is for the creation of GMOs. There are many different, other methods to produce GMOs, however.
Detailed explanation-3: -For GM plants, the bacterium most frequently used is called Agrobacterium tumefaciens. The gene of interest is transferred into the bacterium and the bacterial cells then transfer the new DNA to the genome of the plant cells. The plant cells that have successfully taken up the DNA are then grown to create a new plant.
Detailed explanation-4: -Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are produced using scientific methods that include recombinant DNA technology and reproductive cloning.
Detailed explanation-5: -GMOs are created by selecting and inserting a particular gene into a plant to produce a desired trait – such as resistance to pesticides. Farmers have been selectively cultivating plants for thousands of years.