GENETIC ENJINEERING Flashcards

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what is genetic enjineering

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The process of changing the structure of a particular gene

moving DNA from one organisim to another

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what is the name of an organisim reciving DNA

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an organisim receving the DNA is said to be genetically modified

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what is the genotype?

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a combination of genes to result in an organisms change in physical appearance (phenotype)

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state the stages of genetic engineering

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1.DNA containing gene for insulin production is located

2.specific enzyme used to cut required gene from human chromosone

  1. plasmid is removed from the bacterial cell

4.DNA of the plasmid is cut using an enzyme

5.human insulin gene inserted into plasmid

  1. Plasmid is then put into the host bacterium cell
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