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Provide examples of genetic modification, such as: (a) adding human genes to bacteria to create human proteins (b) adding genes to crops for herbicide resistance (c) adding genes to crops for insect pest resistance (d) adding genes to crops to enhance nutritional value.

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Provide examples of genetic modification, such as: (a) adding human genes to bacteria to create human proteins (b) adding genes to crops for herbicide resistance (c) adding genes to crops for insect pest resistance (d) adding genes to crops to enhance nutritional value

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Examples of Genetic Modification

Examples include adding human genes to bacteria to produce human proteins, adding genes to crops for herbicide resistance, insect pest resistance, and enhanced nutritional value.

  1. a

    State one example of genetic modification involving bacteria.

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    [1]
  2. b

    Identify two examples of genetic modification involving crops.

    Aim for approximately 2 distinct marking points.

    [2]
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