Unit 1.5 Genetic Engineering

Question 1

What is genetic Engineering?

Answer 1

Genetic engineering is the transfer of genetic information from one organism to another of a different species.

Question 2

Describe the steps in genetic engineering:

Answer 2

1) Identify and area of DNA which contains the required gene from a chromosome
2) Extract required gene
3) Extract plasmid from the bacteria cell
4) Cut open the plasmid with enzyme
5) Insert required gene into plasmid
6) Insert Modified plasmid into a host cell, to form a genetically modified organism.

Question 3

Name human hormones that can be produced by genetic engineering?

Answer 3

Insulin
Factor 8
Human growth hormone