Scientists can insert individual genes from one living organism into another using biotechnology methods. DNA does not need to come from a closely related species. Such mutations are likely to be harmful. Harmful mutations may cause genetic disorders or cancer. A genetic disorder is a disease caused by a mutation in one or a few genes.
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Scientists can insert individual genes from one living organism into another using biotechnology methods. DNA does not need to come from a closely related species. Such mutations are likely to be harmful. Harmful mutations may cause genetic disorders or cancer. A genetic disorder is a disease caused by a mutation in one or a few genes.