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Gene technologies allow the study and alteration of gene function allowing a better understanding of organism function and the design of new industrial and medical processes (A-level only)

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Question 1
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What is meant by the term proteome?

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b.

In recombinant DNA technology, a target gene of interest is inserted into a plasmid vector. Describe the roles of two key enzymes used to insert a DNA fragment into a plasmid.

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c.

Scientists have produced transgenic crop plants that produce antisense RNA (single-stranded RNA complementary to target mRNA) to silence a gene responsible for producing a major allergen protein. Suggest how this single-stranded antisense RNA prevents the translation of the allergen protein.

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Gene technologies allow the study and alteration of gene function allowing a better understanding of organism function and the design of new industrial and medical processes (A-level only) Questions

  1. A Level
  2. /Biology
  3. /Gene technologies allow the study and alteration of gene function allowing a better understanding of organism function and the design of new industrial and medical processes (A-level only)