Genetic Engineering

• What is transferred from one cell to another by genetic engineering

  Genetic information
• Part of a bacterial cell that acts as a vector (carrier) for a gene of interest.

  Plasmid
• Biological catalyst used in genetic engineering

  Enzymes
• List two ways GMO (Genetically Modified Organisms) can improve crops

  Drought tolerance

  Disease resistance

  Pest resistance

  Easier harvesting

  Richer in vitamins
• Name one medical product made by genetic engineering.

  Insulin/ growth hormone
• The gene is identified on the chromosome
• The gene is removed from the chromosome using enzymes
• Plasmid is removed from a bacterial cell
• Plasmid is cut open using enzymes
• Gene is sealed into the plasmid using enzymes
• Modified plasmid is put into a new host bacterial cell