genetic engineering

    Cards (9)

    • Genetic engineering involves the transfer of genetic material from one organism to another
    • step 1 of genetic engineering
      the gene is identified on the chromosome
    • step 2 of genetic engineering
      the gene is removed from the chromosome using enzymes
    • step 3 of genetic engineering
      a plasmid is removed from a bacterial cell
    • step 4 of genetic engineering
      the plasmid is cut open using enzymes
    • step 5 of genetic engineering
      the genes is sealed into the plasmid using enzymes
    • step 6 of genetic engineering
      the modified plasmid is placed into a new host bacterial cell
    • step 3 of genetic engineering
      the bacterial cell is left to divide, the product is then collected and purified
    • product of genetic engineering
      • Insulin a hormone to treat diabetes 
      • Growth Factor a hormone to treat dwarfism 
      • Testosterone a hormone to treat infertility in men or start puberty 
      • Factor VIII a protein to treat haemophilia