genetic engineering

• explain stage 1 of genetic engineering

  desired gene identified and cut out of chromosomes with enzymes
• explain stage 2 of genetic engineering

  Plasmid extracted from bacterial cell
• explain stage 3 of genetic engineering

  Plasmid cut open using enzymes
• explain stage 4 of genetic engineering

  Desired gene inserted into plasmid using enzymes
• explain stage 5 of genetic engineering

  Altered plasmid inserted into bacteria
• explain stage 6 of genetic engineering

  Bacteria cells multiply
• explain stage 7 of genetic engineering

  Desired product is mass produced
• what are the advantages of genetic engineering?

  Increased range of products

  Increased rate of production

  Increase product purity

  Cheap to product
• What are the disadvantages of genetic engineering?

  Expensive to develop

  Risk of release of genetically engineered bacteria into environment

  Transfer of antibiotic resistance