1.5 Genetic Engineering Flashcards

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What are the stages of genetic engineering?

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  • Identify the required gene from a source chromosome
  • Extract the required gene using a special enzyme
  • Find a plasmid from a bacterium
  • Open the plasmid using the same special enzyme
  • Seal the gene into the plasmid using a different special enzyme
  • Insert the modified plasmid into the host bacterial cell
  • Multiply the modified bacterium
  • Purify and extract the desired chemical
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What is genetic engineering used for?

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Production of insulin and human growth hormone, and altering animals and plants

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What are some examples of genetically engineered crops?

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  • GM apples with lomger shelf lives
  • GM strawberries which make antifreeze
  • GM peas which make insecticide
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