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O-LevelBiologyGenetics & Variation5090/11 · May/June 2019 · Q391 Mark

Which statement about the process of genetic engineering is not correct?

AAnimals with suitable organs for transplant can be developed in the laboratory.
BGene therapy can be used to prevent infectious bacterial diseases.
CIt can be used to make important medical products such as insulin and human growth hormone.
DPlants can be made to resist pests and disease, and to produce bigger fruit with more flavour.

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B: Gene therapy can be used to prevent infectious bacterial diseases.

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Genetics & Variation, O-Level Biology (syllabus 5090). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Biology, May/June 2019 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 39.

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