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Edexcel IGCSE Biology 5.16 Transgenic organisms

Practise defining transgenic organisms and explaining gene transfer between species in GM crop, mammal and fungus production contexts.

Syllabus
First assessment 2019
Course
Biology 4BI1

Exam points

  • state that a transgenic organism has DNA or a gene from a different species
  • explain why GM mammals or crops are transgenic using gene transfer evidence
  • interpret a production claim by comparing GM and non-GM fungus growth or yield data

5.16 Transgenic organisms question 1

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Golden rice is an example of a genetically modified plant.

Golden rice has been given a gene to make a substance called carotene.
This gene was taken from daffodil plants.

State the term for a genetically modified organism that has been given a gene from a different species.

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