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