genetic engineering

• Genetic engineering


  The transfer of DNA from one organism to another using biotechnology
• Genetically modified (GM)


  The organism receiving the DNA is said to be genetically modified
• Genetic engineering method


  1. Identify section of DNA that contains required gene from source chromosome

  2. Extract required gene

  3. Extract plasmid from bacteria cell

  4. Insert required gene into bacterial plasmid

  5. Insert plasmid into host bacterial cell to produce a genetically modified (GM) organism
• Genetic engineering


  • Bacterial cells are used for genetic engineering as they are able to reproduce quickly