Genetic Engineering

Question 0

What is a host cell?

Answer 0

A host cell is required for viruses to replicate

Question 1

When can genetic information be transferred naturally?

Answer 1

During mitosis

Question 2

What is a bacterial plasmid

Answer 2

It is a small molecule of DNA that can be replicated independently

Question 3

What is genetic engineering/modification?

Answer 3

When scientists artificially alter the genetic code of organisms

Question 4

What are plasmids also called in genetic engineering?

Answer 4

Vectors

Question 5

Describe step 1

Answer 5

Identify the section of DNA that contains the required gene

Question 6

Describe step 2

Answer 6

Extract the required gene

Question 7

Describe step 3

Answer 7

Insert the gene into a bacterial plasmid

Question 8

Describe step 4

Answer 8

Insert the plasmid into a host cell

Question 9

Describe step 5

Answer 9

Grow transformed cell to produce the required product

Question 10

Give two example of GM produce

Answer 10

Insulin and human growth hormone

Tomatoes with a longer shelf life