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Question 18M.3.SL.TZ1.a

Date	May 2018	Marks available	[Maximum mark: 1]	Reference code	18M.3.SL.TZ1.a
Level	SL	Paper	3	Time zone	TZ1
Command term	State	Question number	a	Adapted from	N/A

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18M.3.SL.TZ1.a

Transformed leaf discs containing recombinant DNA can be used to grow genetically modified crop plants. Discs taken from the new plant can be used to monitor successful uptake of the recombinant DNA.

State one other method by which recombinant DNA can be introduced into a plant.

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viral/bacterial vector / (micro)injection / electroporation / liposomes / biolistics

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Option B: Biotechnology and bioinformatics

Option B: Biotechnology and bioinformatics » Option B: Biotechnology and bioinformatics (Core topics) » B.2 Biotechnology in agriculture

Option B: Biotechnology and bioinformatics » Option B: Biotechnology and bioinformatics (Core topics)

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