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Genetic modification: CAIE IGCSE Biology questions

Every CAIE IGCSE Biology exam question on 21.3 Genetic modification, June 2024 and the specimen papers, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q7

    June 2024 · Paper 2

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    June 2024 Paper 2, question 7: The diagram shows the sticky end of the DNA of a plasmid that has been cut by a restriction enzyme. The unpaired bases are labelled. C A G T G What is the corre
  2. Q40

    June 2024 · Paper 2

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    June 2024 Paper 2, question 40: What is an example of the use of genetic modification in agriculture? A choosing cattle to breed so that alleles for high milk yield will be passed on to their
  3. Q40

    Specimen · Paper 1

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    Specimen Paper 1, question 40: What is an example of genetic modification? A inserting genes into bacteria B inserting insulin into bacteria C spraying plants with herbicides D using biologic
All 3 questions on Genetic modification, as a list
  1. June 2024, Paper 2, Q7 (1 mark): The diagram shows the sticky end of the DNA of a plasmid that has been cut by a restriction enzyme. The unpaired bases are labelled. C A G T G What is the corre
  2. June 2024, Paper 2, Q40 (1 mark): What is an example of the use of genetic modification in agriculture? A choosing cattle to breed so that alleles for high milk yield will be passed on to their
  3. Specimen, Paper 1, Q40 (1 mark): What is an example of genetic modification? A inserting genes into bacteria B inserting insulin into bacteria C spraying plants with herbicides D using biologic

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