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Basically, scientists have combined genes from other species, such as bacteria, and corn genes. I believe the purpose was to make the corn more resistant to insects, but it could have been to make the corn more receptive to the use of Round-up. Scientists have also done similar genetic engineering to other crops.

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What are genetic parents?

This sounds like another way of making reference to biological or bio parents, the man and woman who provided the genetic material that formed you.


How are genetic engineering and selective breeding the same?

Selective breeding is a category that has genetic engineering in it. while selective breeding is choosing a trait or feature to breed on, genetic engineering is a man made change in a subjects genes


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Yes, this is known as incest and can lead to life threatening genetic problems. Genesis should not be interpreted literally. ---- Alternative viewpoint: It is quite a plausible theory that, when first created, man's genetic foundation was much purer, diverse, and as close to perfection as man has ever attained or will ever be able to attain. Genetic mutations and anomalies did not pose a problem in the beginning.


What is the implication of technology of genetic engineering to modern man?

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What evidence support the concept of the universal genetic code?

AnswerThe universality of the genetic code means that all living organisms are descended from one original organism, which is at least useful information. From a religious point of view, it could also be said that the creator god designed a successful genetic code and chose to use it universally. So, the genetic code does not actually prove or disprove evolution versus religion. But it proves the Theory of Evolution to be the best scientific explanation ofr life on earth.