Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Genetic modification

Genetic modification — practice question

Genetically engineered bacteria can be made to manufacture human proteins, for example human insulin. What enzyme is used to ligate the human gene to the bacterial plasmid so that a recombinant plasmid is formed?

  • Alipase
  • Brecombinant enzyme
  • CDNA ligase
  • Drestriction enzyme

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