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1 Why Genetic Engineering Is Useful
1 Why Genetic Engineering Is Useful
TECHNOLOGY
Grade 11
What is genetic
engineering and how is
it useful?
• Genome
• Genome - is the total DNA present in the nucleus of each cell. (RNA
in some viruses)
• DNA tools can be used to manipulate the genome
Listing DNA tools used to manipulate genome
• Restriction enzyme
• EcoRI
• Gel Electrophoresis
• Recombinant DNA technology
• Gene cloning
• DNA sequencing
• Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Plenary (7 min)
• INSPIRE SCIENCE
• Assessment- Biotechnology