CAIE IGCSE Biology 21.3.3 Process of Genetic Modification Using Questions

Practise sequencing restriction enzymes, sticky ends, DNA ligase and recombinant plasmids to make human proteins in bacteria.

Syllabus
2026–2028
Course
Biology 0610

Exam points

  • use the same restriction enzyme to cut the human gene and plasmid, forming complementary sticky ends
  • join the gene and plasmid with DNA ligase to form a recombinant plasmid
  • sequence plasmid insertion, bacterial multiplication and expression of the human protein

CAIE IGCSE Biology 21.3.3 Process of Genetic Modification Using Questions question 1

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Bacteria are useful in biotechnology and genetic engineering.
Fig. 6.1 shows a photomicrograph of a bacterium.

Fig. 6.1

Fig. 6.1

Genetically modified bacteria can produce human insulin.

Insulin is a protein.

Describe the process of using bacteria in genetic engineering to produce human proteins.

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