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Joanne Hill C16 Genetic Engineering Genetic engineering is the artificial alteration of the genetic code. Genes are sections of the DNA, which control the traits of an individual, such as eye colour, and are different for every person. With natural breeding, genes are passed down generations, but with new technology scientists are able to identify an individual gene, and insert it into another organism, which will then carry the trait of that gene. This organism is transgenic, meaning its DNA has been altered. As 'Food for our Future' says, the bases of our DNA make up a "language", and all species speak the same language, which is why it is possible for genes to be transferred between species. Human genes can work in bacteria, and elephant genes can work in mice. Genetic engineering has few limits, except our imagination, and our personal morals. There are many useful applications of genetic engineering. It is...

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