Genetic Engineering Flashcards
1
Q
What would you do first in genetic engineering?
A
Remove a plasmid from a bacteria cell
2
Q
What does the restriction enzyme do?
A
Cuts the DNA out of the desired gene
3
Q
How would you combine the cut plasmid and the gene together?
A
Use DNA ligase to reform the DNA
4
Q
Where does the new plasmid go?
A
Will be put back into the Bacteria cell
5
Q
How would you quickly multiply bacteria?
A
Using a fermenter
6
Q
For a GM plants what happens to the Bacteria?
A
Bacteria is placed back into plant and infects the plant
7
Q
What are the 3 advantages of genetically modifying plants?
A
Can have higher crop yields
Less Pesticides
Become disease resistent
8
Q
What are the 3 disadvantages of genetically modifying plants?
A
Long term affects unknown
May affect food chain
Reduces variation
