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6.13 Plasmids and viruses as vectors
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Explain how plasmids are used as vectors in genetic modification.
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Total for this question: 3 marks
6.13 Plasmids and viruses as vectors
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State what is meant by a vector.
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Total for this question: 1 mark
6.13 Plasmids and viruses as vectors
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What is a plasmid?
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6.13 Plasmids and viruses as vectors
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Explain how viruses can be used as vectors.
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Total for this question: 2 marks
6.13 Plasmids and viruses as vectors
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Explain why marker genes are added to plasmids.
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6.13 Plasmids and viruses as vectors
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Explain why plasmids are good vectors.
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6.13 Plasmids and viruses as vectors
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Suggest why not all bacteria take up the recombinant plasmid.
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Identify the vector used to insert genes into plant cells.
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Total for this question: 1 mark
6.13 Plasmids and viruses as vectors
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Explain why viruses used as vectors must be made harmless.
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Total for this question: 2 marks
6.13 Plasmids and viruses as vectors
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Describe how bacteria containing a plasmid with an antibiotic resistance marker are selected.
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Compare plasmids and viruses as vectors.
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Total for this question: 2 marks
