Genetic engineering

Genetic engineering activities

Making changes to
genetic information.

Transferring DNA fragments
to the cells of another organism.

Gene cloning.

A field of science that deals with:

Examination of the genetic
material of organisms.

Modification of the genetic
material of organisms.

Stanley Cohen and Herbert Boyer

They transferred the human gene to bacteria

Genetic engineering is used in:

Animal breeding

Agriculture

It allows you to learn
about the functions
performed by certain genes.