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General Biology 2
Module 1
Genetic Engineering Process
General Biology 2
Self-Learning Module (SLM)
Module 1: Genetic Engineering Process
First Edition, 2020
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General Biology 2
Module 1
Genetic Engineering Process
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
Welcome to the General Biology 2 Self Learning Module (SLM) on outlining the
processes involved in genetic engineering.
This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by educators both
from public and private institutions to assist you, the teacher or facilitator in helping
the learners meet the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum while overcoming
their personal, social, and economic constraints in schooling.
This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and independent
learning activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also aims to help
learners acquire the needed 21st century skills while taking into consideration their
needs and circumstances.
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included in the module.
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We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and
gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it.
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Have you seen or tasted this one? How did they come up with this kind of product?
This module will leads you to understand and outline the processes involved in
genetic engineering.
What I Know
Directions: Select the letter of the best answer from the given choices. Write your
answer on your activity notebook.
1. What is the process of making changes on the genetic code of an
organism?
A. Civil engineering
B. Genetic engineering
C. Chemical engineering
D. Biological engineering
3. What organisms that are normally harmless but may help spread infection
by transferring the genetic material from one host to another?
A. Vectors
B. Plasmid
C. Sticky ends
D. Transgenic plants
6. What process enables the entry of foreign DNA via the pores of the host cell
through significant amount of electricity?
A. Microinjection
B. Electroporation
C. Protoplast fusion
D. Use of particle gun
7. Which process were cells are treated with polyethylene glycol to create
random recombination of genes?
A. Microinjection
B. Electroporation
C. Protoplast fusion
D. Use of particle gun
10. What enzyme is used to insert the donor DNA into the vector?
A. Protoplast
B. Restriction
C. DNA ligase
D. Sticky ends
11. All of the following processes involve vectors are absent, EXCEPT
A. Transduction
B. Microinjection
C. Electroporation
D. Protoplast fusion
What’s In
From your previous topic about the steps in DNA replication and protein
synthesis, How do DNA replicate and protein synthesis occur? What is the
importance of DNA replication and protein synthesis? Let’s connect to the processes
involved in genetic engineering. How do DNA important to Genetic Engineering and
what processes involve in Genetic Engineering?
What’s New
Let’s see how systematic you are in solving a problem particularly in outlining
the processes involved in genetic engineering.
What is It
In using a particle gun for recombination, the host cell is bombarded with
tungsten particles coated with foreign DNA. This process is used in the field of
agriculture. Many farmers use this method to genetically modify plants to make them
highly resistant to insects and other pests. Some also use this method to develop
crops that can survive extreme weather conditions. Figure 5 shows the comparison
between the use of vectors and the particle gun method.
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Figure 5. Comparison between vector DNA technology and the particle gun method.
Transduction
Transduction is the process wherein genetically engineered bacteriophages-
viruses that parasitize bacteria- are introduced into the cell to create the desired
recombinant DNA. The steps involved in transduction are shown in figure 6.
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What’s More
Outline the following processes used in recombinant DNA and explain briefly
the process and its uses.
a. Transformation
b. Electroporation
c. Protoplast Fusion
d. Use of Particle gun
e. Transduction
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What I Can Do
Assessment
Directions: Select the letter of the best answer from the given choices. Write your
answer on your activity notebook.
1. Which enzyme is used to cut the piece of the donor DNA?
A. Protoplast
B. DNA ligase
C. Sticky ends
D. Restriction endonuclease
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3. What process wherein the host cell is bombarded with tungsten particles
coated with foreign DNA?
A. Microinjection
B. Electroporation
C. Protoplast fusion
D. Use of particle gun
8. What is the process when a piece of DNA is combined with another DNA
from other source?
A. RNA splicing
B. Polyadenylation
C. DNA transcription
D. DNA recombination
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11. Which is the process of adding one or more traits that are not normally
found in that organism?
A. Civil engineering
B. Genetic engineering
C. Chemical engineering
D. Biological engineering
I. Protoplasts fuse
II. Recombinant cell grows new cell wall
III. Segments of the two chromosomes recombine
IV. In solution, protoplasts are treated with polyethylene glycol
V. Bacterial cell walls are enzymatically digested, producing
protoplast
A. I, III, IV, II, V
B. II, III, I, V, IV
C. IV, I, V, III, II
D. III, IV, II, V, I
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15. Is it true that (I) vectors was used during transformation process and (II)
electricity also used during electroporation process?
A. I only
B. II only
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
Additional Activities
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References
Javier, Mark Archei O. Diwa Senior High School Series: General Biology 2. 4/F
SEDCCO 1 Bldg. 120 Thailand corner Legazpi Streets, Legaspi Village, 1229 Makati
City: DIWA LEARNING SYSTEMS INC, 2017.
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DISCLAIMER
This Self-learning Module (SLM) was developed by DepEd SOCCSKSARGEN with the
primary objective of preparing for and addressing the new normal. Contents of this
module were based on DepEd’s Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELC). This
is a supplementary material to be used by all learners of Region XII in all public
schools beginning SY 2020-2021. The process of LR development was observed in
the production of this module. This is version 1.0. We highly encourage feedback,
comments, and recommendations.