Genetic Modification

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5.12 Restriction and Ligase enzymes
Describe the use of restriction enzymes to cut DNA at specific sites and ligase enzymes to join pieces of DNA together 5.13 Describe how plasmids and viruses can act as vectors, which take up pieces of DNA, then insert this recombinant DNA into other cells 5.14 Humulin
Understand that large amounts of human insulin can be manufactured from genetically modified bacteria that are grown in a fermenter

5.15a Genetically Modified Plants
Evaluate the potential for using genetically modified plants to improve food production (illustrated by plants with improved resistance to pests) 5.16 Transgenic Organism
Recall that the term transgenic means the transfer of genetic material from one species to a different species