1.5 Genetic engineering

Question 1

how can genetic information be transferred from one cell to another?

Answer 1

Genetic engineering

Question 2

Describe the process of genetic engineering.

Answer 2

Get a cell containing the required gene.
extract the chromosome
cut out the gene using enzymes

remove the plasmid from a bacterial cell
chop open the plasmid using an enzyme

glue gene into plasmid using an enzyme
put plasmid back into bacteria
grow bacteria

Question 3

Give example of products of genetic engineering

Answer 3

insulin

blight resistant potatoes