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What is genetic engineering ? How can it be helpful for human welfare? |
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Answer» There are two types of substantes in the world-living and non-living. The body of living things are made of cells. The nucleus of a human cell contain 23 pairs of chromosomes. The process of alteration in the genetic code of the chromosomes is known as genetic engineering. The number of chromosomes in nucleus cell of their living beings are different. Genetic information are carried over by DNA. The technology of changing the genes of DNA in the body building process is called genetic engineering. This change takes place in two ways: (i) fragmentation method and (ii) cloning method In fact genetic engineering is a modern surgical science. Its use are: Uses: (i) In artificial preghancy, (ii) in the production of a test tube baby, (iii) in producing human beings of developed qualities, (iv) in the production of insulin. (v) in the production of the cancer medicine, interferon, (vi) in improving the breed of fruits, crops and animals.
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