Genetic Engineering

Question 1

What is genetic engineering

Answer 1

Removing a donor gene from one organism and modifying the genome of another organism by inserting the donor gene into its genome to give it desired characteristics

Question 2

What is a genome

Answer 2

all DNA in an organism

Question 3

What is the first step of genetic engineering and what is the key term

Answer 3

Get gene from donor cells using SPECIFIC RESTRICTION ENZYMES to cut DNA on either side of desired piece

Question 4

What is the second step of genetic engineering

Answer 4

Cut vector (plasmid) DNA with SAME specific restriction enzyme to get complementary shape

Question 5

What is the 3rd step of genetic engineering

Answer 5

Insert donor gene into vector

Question 6

What is the 4th step of genetic engineering

Answer 6

use vector to carry donor gene into host cells

Question 7

What are the advantages of genetic engineering

Answer 7

treat different conditions
eliminate hereditary diseases
enable people born w/ genetic disorder to live normal life