Genetic Engineering

Question 1

What is genetic engineering?

Answer 1

The insertion of a gene into an organisms genome so it synthesises a specific protein to achieve a desired characteristic

Question 2

What is an example of a genetically modified thing?

Answer 2

Insulin producing bacteria
GM crops - Golden rice produces Vitamin A
Disease resistant Crops

Question 3

What is the process of genetic engineering?

Answer 3

1. Desired gene is cut from another organisms DNA using enzyme
2. Gene is inserted into a vector (e.g bacteria, plasmid or virus)
3. Vector inserts gene into cells of another organism early in development
4. Organism develops with desired characteristics due to every cell synthesising that specific protein