what are the disadvantages and advantages of genetically modified organism?
Answer Hi blessie! Sorry for the delay–I’ve been experiencing problems with my internet connection. Regarding your question concerning modified organisms: Any time an organism’s genome (complement of DNA (or RNA in the case of some viruses)) is manipulated or changed by an unnatural process, the organism is said to be modified. For instance, the jellyfish Aequorea victoria produces a fluorescent protein called GFP (green fluorescent protein). Geneticists and molecular biologists have been able to isolate the gene that encodes this protein and place it into the genome of a mouse embryo. The mouse that results glows in the dark! This may seem pointless, but it demonstrates that the DNA of an organism can be manipulated–sometimes for very useful purposes… An example of a far more useful genetic modification is seen with the bacteria E. coli–as you know, individuals with diabetes often require insulin injections in order to control their blood glucose levels–this is because they are
