Genetic Engineering

Question 1

What is genetic engineering?

Answer 1

Genetic Engineering is when you take genetic material from a living organism and transfer it into a different type of organism

Question 2

What is the process of genetic engineering?

Answer 2

• The section of the required gene in the cell is identified and cut out using a restriction enzyme
• Plasmid is removed and cut open using a restriction enzyme
• The required gene is inserted into the plasmid with the help of ligase
• The altered plasmid in inserted back into the bacteria
• Grow in culture

Question 3

What can genetic engineering be used for?

Answer 3

Insulin, Antibiotics and Human Growth Hormone