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A-LevelBiologyGenetic technologyOct/Nov 2024Paper 4 Q89 Marks

Scientists use many different techniques in genetic engineering. (a) Sometimes the gene for genetic engineering cannot be extracted from the donor organism. Instead, the gene is synthesised using one of two different methods. Outline the two methods for synthesising a gene for use in genetic engineering.

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About This A-Level Biology Question

Topic

This structured question tests Genetic technology in A-Level Biology (syllabus code 9700). It is worth 9 marks.

Source

This question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Biology Oct/Nov 2024 examination, Paper 4 Variant 3.

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