Unit 1 Topic 5 - Genetic Engineering Flashcards
1
Q
What is stage one of genetic engineering?
A
The section of DNA that contains the required gene from the source chromosome is extracted
2
Q
What is stage 2 of genetic engineering?
A
The required gene is extracted
3
Q
What is stage 3 of genetic engineering?
A
The plasmid is extracted from the bacterial cell
4
Q
What is stage 4 of genetic engineering?
A
The required gene is inserted into a bacterial plasmid/ host cell
5
Q
What is stage 5 of genetic engineering?
A
The genetically modified plasmid is inserted into a host bacterial cell to produce a GMO
6
Q
What is used to cut the DNA and plasmids?
A
Enzymes
