6.1.3: Manipulating genomes

Question 1

Give 3 features of gene sequencing

Answer 1

• In PCR
• Selecting correct vaccine in disease outbreak
• Determining amino acid sequence of polypeptide

Question 2

How could you determine whether a genetically modified plant or animal should be classified as a new species

Answer 2

• Breed GM and non-GM modified stock
• See if offspring are fetile
• If there aren’t then they should be classified as a new species

OR COMPARE DNA BY GEL ELECTROPHORESIS