OxfordAQA International GCSE Biology
OxfordAQA International GCSE Biology Selective Breeding and Genetic Engineering Exam Questions
Free OxfordAQA International GCSE Biology exam questions on Selective Breeding and Genetic Engineering, with mark schemes. Covers selective breeding, genetic engineering, cloning and their issues.
Selective Breeding and Genetic Engineering exam questions
These packs of real past exam questions cover the whole of 3.6 Variation and Evolution, including Selective Breeding and Genetic Engineering. Work through every question on this sub-topic, then mark your answers against the mark scheme.
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About OxfordAQA International GCSE Biology Selective Breeding and Genetic Engineering
This sub-topic covers modifying organisms.
What you need to know
- Selective breeding Choosing parents with desired traits.
- Genetic engineering Inserting genes using vectors.
- Cloning Tissue culture and adult cell cloning.
Common mistakes in Selective Breeding and Genetic Engineering
- Mixing selective breeding and GM.
- Missing ethical points.
Try two Selective Breeding and Genetic Engineering exam-style questions
1. Give one benefit of GM crops. (1 mark)
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Higher yields or pest resistance.
2. State one risk of selective breeding. (1 mark)
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Inbreeding and loss of variation.
Selective Breeding and Genetic Engineering FAQs
What does this cover?
Breeding, GM and cloning.
What is a vector?
A carrier, such as a plasmid, for the gene.
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