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What is genetic engineering?
Genetic engineering is the artificial manipulation or alteration of genes
What are the steps involved in genetic engineering?
1. Cutting a small section of DNA containing the target gene
2. The recombinant DNA is placed into the second organism
3. A GMO is produced
What does GMO stand for?
Genetically modified organism
What is the altered DNA referred to in genetic engneering?
Recombinant DNA
What are the 5 main steps in genetic engineering called?
Isolation, Cutting, Insertion, Transformation, Expression.
What are the applications of genetic engineering?
Sugarbeet that are resistant to weedkiller, goats that produce protein to treat cystic fibrosis