1.5 Genetic Engineering

Question 1

Genetic Engineering

Answer 1

A process of changing the structure of a particular gene, usually to remove defects.

Question 2

Stages of genetic engineering

Answer 2

Identify the required gene from the source chromosome.
Extract the required gene.
Extract the plasmid from the bacterial cell.
insert the required gene into the bacterial plasmid.
Insert the plasmid into the host bacterial cell.
The bacterial cell reproduces producing the required protein.