MSCE Biology for Form 4: Master Key Concepts

Problems of Genetic Engineering

  1. Undesirable Mutations: Can lead to diseases or disorders due to genetic alterations.
  2. GMOs Concerns: Misconceptions about genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and their impact on consumers.
  3. Gene Flow: Risk of transgenic genes escaping into the environment and affecting ecosystems.
  4. Technical Challenges: The process is complex and costly, such as purifying bacteria and ensuring successful DNA insertion.
  5. Host Rejection: Host microorganisms may reject or deactivate the inserted DNA.
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