Genetic Engineering

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  • Created by: Fran
  • Created on: 04-02-17 15:48

Genetic Engineeringthe deliberate modification of the characteristics of an organism by manipulating its genetic material.

GE using Enzymes:

This GE copies useful genes from one organism's chromosomes into the cell of another

  • A useful gene is removed from and organism's (A) chromosome using enzymes 
  • Enzymes are then used to cut another organism's (B) chromosome.
  • Then organism A gives its chromosome to organism B.
  • For example, a human insulin gene is inserted into…

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