1.5 Genetic Engineering

Question 1

What is genetic engineering?

Answer 1

Transferring genetic information (DNA) from one species’ cell into another

Question 2

List the 6 steps in genetic engineering, in order:

Answer 2

“1. Identify the gene required on the source chromosome
2. Extract (cut out) the required gene
3. Extract the plasmid from the bacterial cell
4. Insert the required gene into a bacterial plasmid
5. Insert the plasmid into the host cell (bacteria)
6. to produce a GM organism”

Question 3

What 2 things are enzymes are needed for in genetic engineering

Answer 3

Cut the DNA to extract the gene, cut the plasmid open and seal the gene into the plasmid