Genetic Engineering -unit 1

Question 1

Vehicle used to transfer genetic material to a target cell (e.g plasmid/virus)

Answer 1

Vector

Question 2

A special molecule which is used to cut and stick genes and plasmids

Answer 2

Enzyme

Question 3

A circular piece which is found inside a bacterial cell

Answer 3

Plasmid

Question 4

A single celled organism which can be used in genetic engineering to make a product (e.g insulin)

Answer 4

Bacteria

Question 5

A long section of DNA which codes for a particular characteristic

Answer 5

Gene

Question 6

Protein made by the pancreas which controls blood sugar

Answer 6

Insulin

Question 7

The process of altering an organism’s genetic code. Often involves taking a gene from one organism and inserting into a different organism

Answer 7

Genetic engineering

Question 8

A chemical made by the pituitary gland which controls growth and development particularly in children

Answer 8

Human growth hormone

Question 9

Organ of the body which produces enzymes for digestion and the hormone insulin

Answer 9

Pancreas

Question 10

A blood clotting factor made through genetic engineering given to patients with haemophilia

Answer 10

Factor VIII