Genetic Engineering Stages

Question 1

Stage 1

Answer 1

The section of DNA containing the required gene is located on the chromosome

Question 2

Stage 2

Answer 2

The gene is then cut of the chromosome using special enzymes

Question 3

Stage 3

Answer 3

A plasmid is cut out of a bacterial cell and cut open

Question 4

Stage 4

Answer 4

The gene is then inserted into the plasmid

Question 5

Stage 5

Answer 5

The plasmid is inserted into a host cell producing a GM organism