GENETIC ENGINEERING

• GENETIC ENGINEERING - is the artificial manipulation, modification, and

  recombination of DNA or other nucleic acid molecules.
• GENETIC ENGINEERING - This process is involved in the modifying an

  organism or population of organisms.
• GENETIC ENGINEERING - referred to different techniques used to modify or manipulate organisms through the processes of heredity and reproduction.
• DNA TECHNOLOGY - is the process in which DNA molecules from two or more sources are combined either within cells or in vitro which in

  turn are inserted into host organisms to propagate.
• GENE CLONING - another term for DNA TECHNOLOGY
• RECOMBINANT DNA TECHNIQUE - involves the isolation of genes from one source (donor) and their insertion into another cellular material (host).
• GENE THERAPY - is the use of genetic engineering technology to treat diseases by replacing defective genes with healthy ones.
• GENETIC ENGINEERING - is the process of using recombinant

  DNA (rDNA) technology to change the genetic makeup of an organism.
• 1. Introduction of new traits into an organism - molecular techniques in modification of trait
• 3. Enhancement of a present trait by disrupting the inhibition of the desired genes’ expression - molecular technique in modification of traits
• DRUGS - its first use was in gene splicing which involves the manufacturing of large amounts of insulin, made using cells of E. coli bacteria.
• HORMONES - It is used to treat dwarfism produced through

  genetically-engineered bacteria and yeasts.
• HORMONES - In gene therapy, it

  involves the manipulation of human genes in treating or curing

  genetic diseases and disorders.
• RESEARCH - genetic engineering is used to discover the

  functions of certain genes organisms are genetically

  engineered.
• INDUSTRY - genetic engineering involves the transformation of microorganisms such as bacteria or yeast, or insect mammalian cells with a gene coding for a useful protein.
• AGRICULTURE - genetic engineering helps in creating genetically-modified crops or genetically-modified organisms.