Genetic Engineering 0.0 / 5 ? BiologyUse of Biological ResourcesIGCSEEdexcel Created by: SamDaviesCreated on: 18-03-14 18:51 Genetic engineering To move useful genes from one organism's chromosomes into the cells of another 1 of 8 Restriction enzymes Recognises specific sequences of DNA and cut the DNA out at these points 2 of 8 Ligase enzymes Used to join two pieces of DNA together 3 of 8 Recombinant DNA Two different bits of DNA stuck together 4 of 8 Vector Something that is used to transfer DNA into a cell. There are two types - plasmids and viruses 5 of 8 Plasmids Small, circular molecules of DNA that can be transferred between bacteria 6 of 8 Viruses Viruses insert DNA into the organisms they infect 7 of 8 Transgenic Organisms that are transgenic (e.g. bacteria) contain genes transferred from another species 8 of 8
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