1.5 Genetic Engineering

Question 1

What happens to genetic information?

Answer 1

Genetic information can be transferred from one cell to another by genetic engineering.

Question 2

What are the six stages of genetic engineering?

Answer 2

1. Identifying the section of DNA that contains the required gene from the source chromosome.
2. Extract the required gene.
3. Extract the plasmid from the bacterial cell.
4. Insert the required gene into the bacterial plasmid.
5. Insert the plasmid back into the host cell.
6. The bacteria will now replicate and produce the desired product.

Question 3

What does genetic engineering use throughout the process?

Answer 3

Enzymes.