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Molecular Lecture 20 "Playing God"
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Biology
Undergraduate 3
02/24/2015

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Genentech and Walter Gilbert were in a race to isolate a particular gene. What protein did that gene code for?
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Insulin
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At the Asilomar Conference in California, who approved the guidelines for genetic engineering?
Definition
U.S. Government
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Does James Watson advocate tight controls for genetic engineering?
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No
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Which genetically engineered food was the first to be planted on a large scale?
Definition
Tomato
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What was Genentech's "insulin factory"?
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Bacteria
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Who won the race between Genentech and Walter Gilbert to isolate a particular gene?
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Genentech
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Can DNA be transferred from one species to another?
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Yes
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What percentage of processed food in the US is genetically engineered?
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70%
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What was the function of the living organism that was the first to be patented?
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Clean up oil spills
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