8. Describe the steps involved in the process of genetic engineering via recombinant DNA technology. 9. Identify one specific example of how this process has been used. 10. Using the example provided in question 9, explain the rationale for the creation of this transgenic organism.

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8. Describe the steps involved in the process of genetic engineering via recombinant DNA technology.

9. Identify one specific example of how this process has been used.

10. Using the example provided in question 9, explain the rationale for the creation of this transgenic organism.

 

Modern Day Genetic Engineering (Use the text below to answer questions 8-
10)
Over the past 50 years, recombinant DNA technology has enabled humans to influence the genetic
makeup of organisms. This technique has led to the production of new varieties of organisms that
possess characteristics that are useful to humans.
Recombinant DNA Technology
human cell containing
gene of interest
bacterium
plasmid
bacterial
chromosome
DNA
protein
synthesis
human
protein
gene of interest
2
- recombinant DNA
3 transfer
genetically
modified
bacterium
replication
colony of genetically
modified bacteria
Transcribed Image Text:Modern Day Genetic Engineering (Use the text below to answer questions 8- 10) Over the past 50 years, recombinant DNA technology has enabled humans to influence the genetic makeup of organisms. This technique has led to the production of new varieties of organisms that possess characteristics that are useful to humans. Recombinant DNA Technology human cell containing gene of interest bacterium plasmid bacterial chromosome DNA protein synthesis human protein gene of interest 2 - recombinant DNA 3 transfer genetically modified bacterium replication colony of genetically modified bacteria
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