Some bacteria have had human genes inserted into them. The bacteria are said to be genetically modified. State two reasons why bacteria are useful for genetic modification. 1 .................................................................................................................................... 2 ....................................................................................................................................

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Exam No：0610_m24_qp_32 Year：2024 Question No：7(a)(iv)

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20.3.1 Define genetic engineering as changing the genetic material of an organism by removing, changing or inserting individual genes

20.3.2 State examples of genetic engineering: – the insertion of human genes into bacteria to produce human insulin – the insertion of genes into crop plants to confer resistance to herbicides – the insertion of genes into crop plants to confer resistance to insect pests – the insertion of genes into crop plants to provide additional vitamins

20.3.3 Outline genetic engineering using bacterial production of a human protein as an example

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