genetic engineering. 0.0 / 5 ? BiologyDNA, genetics and evolutionNational 5SQA Created by: urghexamsCreated on: 12-12-18 17:15 what is genetic engineering genetic engineering is the transfer of genetic information from one organism to another of a different species 1 of 10 whats a plasmid a circular piece of DNA found within a bacterium 2 of 10 first stage in genetic engineering identify the required gene using a gene probe 3 of 10 second stage in genetic engineering extract the required gene using a restriction enzyme 4 of 10 third stage in genetic engineering extract and cut open a plasmid 5 of 10 fifth stage in genetic engineering insert the required gene into the plasmid using enzymes 6 of 10 sixth stage in genetic engineering insert that plasmid into a host cell to produce a GM organism 7 of 10 examples of substances obtained through GE growth hormone, factor 8 (needed for blood clotting), rennet (curdles milk in cheese making process) 8 of 10 advantages of GE saves lives, improves life expectancy, helps people with illness. 9 of 10 disadvantages of GE expensive, inhuman for bacteria, could be against religion. 10 of 10
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