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Date May 2018 Marks available [Maximum mark: 2] Reference code 18M.3.SL.TZ1.9b
Level SL Paper 3 Time zone TZ1
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18M.3.SL.TZ1.9b
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Outline the role of bioinformatics in the genetic modification of plants.

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a. bioinformatics allows rapid analysis of large numbers of (genetic) samples 

b. target genes can be identified/recognized rapidly 

c. target gene linked to sequences that control its regulation are also identified 

d. target gene introduced into host

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