Genetic Engineering (AQA GCSE Biology): Quizzes
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What is genetic engineering?
What is genetic engineering?
Altering genetic material by introducing a gene from another organism
Which substance can bacteria be engineered to produce for medical use?
Which substance can bacteria be engineered to produce for medical use?
Insulin
What tool is used to cut out a desired gene from an organism's DNA?
What tool is used to cut out a desired gene from an organism's DNA?
Restriction enzymes
What are sticky ends in genetic engineering?
What are sticky ends in genetic engineering?
Unpaired bases
What is a plasmid?
What is a plasmid?
Circular DNA
Which enzyme joins the sticky ends when inserting a gene into a plasmid?
Which enzyme joins the sticky ends when inserting a gene into a plasmid?
DNA ligase
What is the purpose of the antibiotic resistance marker in plasmids?
What is the purpose of the antibiotic resistance marker in plasmids?
Identifies successful modifications
What type of plant cells receive the modified gene in genetic engineering?
What type of plant cells receive the modified gene in genetic engineering?
Meristematic cells
What are two key benefits engineered into GM crops?
What are two key benefits engineered into GM crops?
Insect resistance & herbicide tolerance
What is gene therapy?
What is gene therapy?
Introducing genes to correct disorders
How can genetic engineering address nutritional deficiencies?
How can genetic engineering address nutritional deficiencies?
Producing crops with added vitamins
What environmental risk do GM crops pose?
What environmental risk do GM crops pose?
Reducing biodiversity
What resistance problem could GM crops create?
What resistance problem could GM crops create?
Super weeds and pests