Cambridge IGCSE Biology practice

Paper 3 structured question: Genetic modification

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Genetic modification

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Genetic modification is used to alter organisms for various purposes.

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Genetic modification involves changing an organism's genetic material by adding, changing, or removing specific genes to produce desired traits.

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Describe what is meant by genetic modification?
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Genetic modification can be used to add beneficial traits to organisms by altering their genes.

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Identify one way genetic material can be altered during genetic modification.
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