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Genetic engineering, including the main steps

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I can describe what genetic engineering is, some potential benefits, risks and ethical issues and the main steps in the process.

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Genetic engineering involves modifying the genome of an organism by adding DNA from another organism. The aim of genetic engineering is to introduce a desirable characteristic. Examples of genetically engineering crop plants and bacteria to benefit humans. Benefits must be weighed against risks and ethical issues. The main steps in the process of genetic engineering.

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