Biology - Genetic engineering - Flashcards in National 5 Biology

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Explain what is meant by a 'Genetic modified organism'?

A genetically modified organism is an organism in which the cells have been modified to better suit a particular requirement.

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Describe how plasmids are used in genetic engineering.

The plasmid from bacterial cells are used to insert the required genes into host bacterial cells.

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Describe the main stages in producing a genetically engineered bacteria.

1. The required gene is located on the human chromosome. 2. A plasmid is removed from a bacterial cell and cut open using enzymes 3.A plasmid is removed from a bacterial cell and cut open using enzymes

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next part of main stages of engineering.... (4 ->)

4. A different enzyme is used to insert and seal the gene into the bacterial plasmid. 5. The altered plasmid is inserted into a host bacterial cell and given the optimum conditions to multiply.

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Describe the use of enzymes in the process of genetic engineering.

The plasmid is removed and cut open using an enzyme. It is then sealed using a different enzyme.

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Describe how plasmids are used in genetic engineering.

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The plasmid from bacterial cells are used to insert the required genes into host bacterial cells.

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Describe the main stages in producing a genetically engineered bacteria.

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Card 4

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next part of main stages of engineering.... (4 ->)

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Card 5

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Describe the use of enzymes in the process of genetic engineering.

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