Gentic Engineering

Question 0

A restriction enzyme

Answer 0

Defense against a virus

Question 1

Plasmid

Answer 1

Circular gene found in bacteria you can put genes into

Question 2

Sticky ends

Answer 2

Fragments from different DNA molecules cut by same restriction enzymes

Question 3

Polymerase Chain Reaction

Answer 3

Sample of DNA can be copied, heated up, and unzipped

Question 4

Reverse transcription

Answer 4

Turning RNA to DNA

Question 5

Vector

Answer 5

To carry genes

Question 6

Steps on how to make a protein using bacteria

Answer 6

Isolate the desired gene using restriction enzymes
Remove plasmids from bacteria cells
Cut open plasmids using restriction enzymes
Produce recombinant DNA
Expose bacteria to genetically altered plasmid
Isolate a genetically enhance strand of DNA
Clone desired bacteria

Question 7

Operon

Answer 7

To regulate the genes

Question 8

Repressor

Answer 8

The protein on the operon keep the polymerase from going through

Question 9

Homeotic Gene

Answer 9

“Master gene”

Controls the action of the embryo