Edexcel IGCSE Biology · Spec 5.12-5.16
Genetic Modification
What genetic modification is, how it is carried out, and examples such as bacteria making insulin.
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Genetic Modification
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Spec 5.12-5.16
What you need to know
- Explain what genetic modification is
- Describe how a gene is transferred
- Give examples, including making insulin
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What is genetic modification?
Transferring a gene from one organism into another to give it a desired characteristic.
Give an example of genetic modification.
Producing human insulin from GM bacteria, or making pest-resistant crops.
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