2.7 Genetic Control of Metabolism Flashcards
1
Q
How can wild strains of micro-organisms be improved?
A
Mutagenesis or recombinant DNA technology
2
Q
What does recombinant DNA techonology involve?
A
The use of recombinant plasmids and artificial chromosomes as vectors
3
Q
What is a vector?
A
A DNA molecule used to carry foreign genetic information into another cell
4
Q
What is the role of restriction endonucleases?
A
To cut open plasmids and specific genes out chromosomes, leaving stick ends
5
Q
What is the role of ligase?
A
Seal a gene into a plasmid
