Genetic Modification 2.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? BiologyDNA and inheritanceGCSEOCR Created by: Hayley GoddardCreated on: 10-05-13 18:29 What is genetic modification? Genetic modification is where a gene from one organism is transferred to another 1 of 10 When the gene is transferred what will it do? Produce a protein using instructions in that gene 2 of 10 Why can the protein be made when the gene came from another organism? All organisms have the same genetic code 3 of 10 When the gene is isolated and removed what happens? The gene is replicated to create lots of copies 4 of 10 What are the genes joined to? Vectors 5 of 10 What is a vector? A carrier for the gene which makes it easier to insert into a new cell 6 of 10 What are often used as vectors? Plasmids and vectors 7 of 10 Do all of the cells get modified? No, The vector may not have been transferred properly 8 of 10 What is the alst stage of genetic modification? To select the individuals that have been successfully modified 9 of 10 Why is genetically modified bacteria helpful? Its used to produce medicines cheaply, quickly and in large quantities 10 of 10
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