Genetic Engineering Flashcards
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What is genetic engineering?
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Genetic engineering (also called genetic modification) is a process that uses laboratory-based technologies to alter the DNA makeup of an organism.
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How is genetic engineering done in plants?
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The gene of interest is transferred into the bacterium and the bacterial cells then transfer the new DNA to the genome of the plant cells.
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How is genetic engineering done in animals?
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DNA is generally inserted into using microinjection, where it can be injected through the cell’s nuclear envelope directly into the nucleus, or through the use of viral vectors.
