BIOLOGY
| 1. Genetic engineering is the transfer of genes between
different organisms, producing _________molecules.
2. In the 1st stage of genetic engineering, ______________are used to cleave the DNA of 2 different organisms. 3. In the 2nd stage of genetic engineering, the DNAs are combined to form the _______________. 4. In the 3rd stage of genetic engineering, the recombinant DNA is inserted into _______________ that are cloned. 5. _________________ is the molecule formed when pieces of DNA from 2 or more organisms are put together. 6. _________________ is when you grow genetically identical cells from one cell. 7. _________________ are enzymes that bind and then cut segments from a DNA molecule. 8. _________________ are bacterial genetic elements that are not a part of the chromosome. 9. A _________________ is an agent used to transfer genes in genetic engineering. 10. Scientists have used the _________________ to insert specific genes into plants. 11. _________________ is when bacteria convert nitrogen in the air into ammonia and other compounds. 12. Genetic engineering experiments have produced bacteria capable of synthesizing __________. 13. Genetic engineering experiments have produced _______ designed to protect against certain viral diseases. 14.The ________________ is trying to determine the nucleotide base sequence for every human gene. 15. A ____________ is the intake of dead or weak pathogens into the body to produce immunity to that pathogen. 16. A/An ____________ is a defensive protein produced by white blood cells in response to a foreign substance 17. The _________________ is the entire collection of genes within human cells. 18. _________________ is the technique that identifies the base sequence in a sample of DNA. 19. A _________________ is a photograph of the unique DNA pattern possessed by each individual. 20. Essay: Explain the pros and cons of genetic engineering. |