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.
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.
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.