Genetic Engineering

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    • What is the first stage of Genetic Engineering?
      Gene is located on the human chromosone.
    • What is stage two of GE?
      The gene is removed from the chromosome using enzymes
    • The third stage of GE is...
      Plasmid removed from bacterial cell and cut open using enzymes.
    • The fourth stage of GE is...
      The gene is inserted into bacterial plasmid.
    • What can genetic engineering be used for in medicine?
      Producing insulin, Factor VIII (Haemophilia treatment) and for the human growth factor.
    • How is genetic engineering used in Agriculture?
      Larger fruit or vegetables and resistance to disease and drought.
    • What is the fifth stage of genetic engineering?
      The modified plasmid is inserted into host bacterial cell to create a genetically modified organism.
    • What is the final stage of GE?
      The modified bacterial cell multiply and produce product.
    • How many stages of Genetic Engineering is there?
      six
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