GCSE Biology - Genetic Engineering | GMO (2026/27 exams)

⭐️ Check out our website https://www.cognito.org/ ⭐️ ** WHAT'S COVERED ** 1. Introduction to Genetic Engineering Modifying an organism's genome. Transferring genes for desirable characteristics between organisms. Definition of Genetically Modified (GM) Organisms. 2. Examples of Genetic Engineering Applications GM sheep engineered to produce drugs in their milk. GM bacteria engineered to produce human insulin. GM crops engineered for improved yield, quality, resistance (diseases, insects, herbicides), and nutritional value. 3. Gene Therapy Using genetic engineering to potentially treat inherited disorders caused by faulty genes. Challenges associated with gene therapy, such as delivering the gene to all necessary cells. Potential solution of transferring genes at early developmental stages (egg or embryo). 4. Potential Problems and Considerations of Genetic Engineering Discussion of the pros and cons, using GM crops as an example. Benefits: Creating desirable traits, increasing food production, enhancing nutritional content (e.g., Golden Rice). Concerns: Uncertainty about long-term health effects, potential impact on ecosystems if GM organisms spread to the wild. 5. The Process of Transferring Genes Isolating the desired gene using enzymes. Using vectors (like viruses or bacterial plasmids) to carry the gene. Introducing the vector into the target organism's cells. Cells incorporating the new gene and producing the desired protein. ** CHAPTERS ** 0:00 What is Genetic Engineering? 1:01 Examples of Genetic Engineering (Sheep, Bacteria, Crops) 1:42 Gene Therapy for Inherited Disorders 2:32 Pros and Cons of GM Crops 3:52 How to Transfer Genes ** PLAYLISTS **    • GCSE Maths (9-1)      • GCSE Biology (9-1)      • GCSE Chemistry (9-1)      • GCSE Physics (9-1)      • A-Level Biology   #GCSE #Biology #study #revision #school #exam #AQA #OCR #Edexcel #IGCSE