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6 marksGenetic Engineering

CSEC Biology · January 2017 · Paper 2 · Question 6(a)

Describe how genetic engineering is used to produce human insulin using the bacterium E. coli.

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  1. 6(b)(i)Discuss THREE differences between genetic engineering and artificial selection used by farmers to produce improved varieties of crop plants.[6 marks]
  2. 6(b)(ii)Suggest THREE advantages of using genetic engineering to produce insulin.[3 marks]

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