Genetic Engineering

Question 1

What is genetic engineering?

Answer 1

transfer of genes from one organism to another

Question 2

What are some examples of genetic engineering?

Answer 2

Agriculture

Dog breeding

Medicine

Question 3

What is the 1️⃣st step in genetic engineering?

Answer 3

Find the required gene in DNA. 🧬🔍

Question 4

What is the 2️⃣nd step in genetic engineering?

Answer 4

Cut the gene out USING a cutting enzyme. ✂️🧬

Question 5

What is the 3️⃣rd step in genetic engineering?

Answer 5

Remove a bacterial plasmid & cut it open 🦠✂️

Question 6

What is the 4️⃣th step in genetic engineering?

Answer 6

Insert the gene into the plasmid. 🔄🧬

Question 7

What is the 5️⃣th step in genetic engineering?

Answer 7

Put the plasmid into a bacterial cell. 🦠💉 then goes on to multiply

Question 8

Name 3 human proteins that genetic engineering can produce

Answer 8

Factor VIII

Human Growth Hormone

Human Serum Albumin

Question 9

What properties can a genetically engineered plant have ?

Answer 9

Disease-resistant genes 🤧

Increased shelf life

Increased growth rates 📈