Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Principles of genetic technology

Principles of genetic technology — practice question

Scientists employ a variety of different techniques in genetic engineering.
(a)[3]

At times, the gene needed for genetic engineering cannot be taken from the donor organism. Instead, the gene is synthesised by one of two different methods. Outline the two methods for synthesising a gene for use in genetic engineering.

(b)[3]

DNA ligase and DNA polymerase are two enzymes used in genetic engineering. Complete Table 8.1 to show the roles of DNA ligase and DNA polymerase in genetic engineering. Use a tick (✓) if the enzyme has the role or a cross (\times) if the enzyme does not have the role.

(c)[3]

The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is used to make many copies of a gene. Three temperatures are used in a PCR cycle. State the three temperatures that are used, and outline what happens at each temperature during a PCR cycle.

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