Define genetic engineering as the modification of an organism's genome through the introduction of foreign genes to produce desired characteristics.
Describe common applications of genetic engineering, such as modifying crops for disease resistance or engineering bacteria to produce human insulin.
Evaluate the potential benefits and significant risks associated with genetic engineering in both agricultural and medical contexts.
Discuss the advantages of Genetically Modified (GM) crops, including increased yields and resistance to herbicides or insects.
Assess public and ecological concerns regarding GM crops, such as uncertain long-term human health impacts and threats to wild plant and insect populations.
Explore the potential of modern genetic engineering research to cure or overcome inherited genetic disorders.
(HT only) Detail the procedural steps of genetic engineering, including the use of enzymes to isolate genes and vectors to transfer them.
(HT only) Explain the necessity of transferring genes at an early developmental stage to ensure the organism develops the targeted characteristics globally.
