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Cambridge International AS & A Level Biology (9700)

12. Energy and Respiration

13. Photosynthesis

14. Homeostasis

15. Control and Coordination

16. Inheritance

17. Selection and Evolution

18. Classification, Biodiversity and Conservation

19. Genetic Technology

19.1 Principles of Genetic Technology

19.1.1—Recombinant DNA definition

19.1.2—Genetic engineering and gene expression

19.1.3—Sources of genes

19.1.4—Enzymes and vectors in gene transfer

19.1.5—Promoter transfer alongside desired gene

19.1.6—Marker genes for gene expression

19.1.7—Gene editing by insertion, deletion or replacement

19.1.8—PCR to clone and amplify DNA

19.1.9—Gel electrophoresis

19.1.10—Microarrays in genome analysis

19.1.11—Sequence and protein databases

19.2 Genetic Technology Applied to Medicine

19.3 Genetically Modified Organisms in Agriculture

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A-Level/CAIE/Biology//A2/Concept/19. Genetic Technology/19.1 Principles of Genetic Technology/19.1.4—Enzymes and vectors in gene transfer

19. Genetic Technology

Syllabus: 9700–2028–2029
Section: 19
Level: A2

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Principles of Genetic Technology
Genetic Technology Applied to Medicine
Genetically Modified Organisms in Agriculture