Genetic Engineering

Question 1

What is it meant by genetic engineering?

Answer 1

Genetic engineering is the deliberate modification of the characteristics of an organism by controlling its genetic information

Question 2

What are the stow of genetic engineering ?

Answer 2

1) The required gene is located on the source chromosome
2) An enzyme is used to extract the required gene from the source
3)Plasmid is removed from bacteria cells and cut open using enzymes
4) A different enzyme is used to insert and seal the gene into the bacterial plasmid
5) The altered plasmid is inserted into the host bacterial cell producing genetically modified organism.