UNIT 1 KA5 Flashcards
(2 cards)
1
Q
What is genetic engineering
A
It is the process of manually targeting genetic information from one organism to another
2
Q
What is the process of genetic engineering
A
- The gene required us indentified and extracted from the chromosome with the use of enzymes
- The plasmid is removed from a bacterial cell
3.a enzyme is used to cut open the plasmid - The required gene is inserted into the plasmid and sealed by the use of enzymes.
- The modified plasmid is inserted into bacterial cell and will reproduce quickly