Genetic Engineering Flashcards
1
Q
a common bacteria used in genetic engineering
A
E.Coli
2
Q
the process of manipulating DNA to make changes in a living organism
A
Genetic engineering
3
Q
a small circular piece of DNA found naturally in bacteria
A
Plasmid
4
Q
the process of crossing only the individuals with the desired traits
A
Selective breeding
5
Q
What are the genes cut out of organisms using?
A
Enzymes
6
Q
In what two situations can genetic engineering be used in medicine?
A
Vaccine production (and) insulin production
7
Q
For what disease does insulin need to be produced artificially?
A
Diabetes
8
Q
Which gene is cut out of a human chromosome?
A
Insulin
9
Q
What is used to open up the DNA of a bacterium?
A
The same enzyme as before
10
Q
What does GM stand for?
A
Genetically Modified
