Explanation should include
- a definition of genetic engineering
- the recombinant deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) method, using plasmids and vectors
- the electroporation and chemical poration methods
- polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
- electrophoresis.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What tools, materials, and processes are used to manipulate genetic material?
- When would one use these specific techniques?
- How do genetic mutations affect cell function?