Genetic Engeneering

Question 1

How can DNA move from one organism to another, Naturally?

Answer 1

Bacteria may copy and then share pieces of DNA with other bacteria, via plasmids.

Question 2

How can DNA move from one organism to another, Artificially?

Answer 2

Artificial genetic engineering involves transferring pieces go chromosome containing sections of DNA from one organism to another.

Question 3

What is the organism said to be?

Answer 3

Genetically modified

Question 4

What will the organism now do?

Answer 4

Use genetic material in the sae way, and manufacture any protein.

Question 5

What is one organism used in genetic engineering?

Answer 5

Bacteria.

Question 6

How has bacteria been genetically engineered?

Answer 6

To make human genes, to then make types of human protein.

Question 7

What can genetically modified bacteria make?

Answer 7

Insulin.

Question 8

Insulin.
A. Normal source and function?
B. Medical application?
C. Why its made?

Answer 8

A. Made by pancreas cells, controls the level of glucose in blood.
B. Given to people who don’t make enough insulin (Type 1 Diabetes).
C. Its produced to avoid allergic reaction, as animal insulin may result in a reaction.

Question 9

Human Growth Hormone.
A. Normal source and function?
B. Medical application?
C. Why its made?

Answer 9

A. Made by cells in pituitary glands. It is essential during childhood and adolescence to control normal development.
B. Given my injection of babies who don’t make enough for themselves.
C. Prevents reduced growth and dwarfism.