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Question 12

The development of new medicines relies on diverse sources and rigorous testing procedures.

Which of the following statements about the discovery and testing of medicines is incorrect?

A

Cultured human cells and computer models are used in pre-clinical testing to assess potential toxicity.

B

Genetically modified bacteria can be used as bioreactors to synthesise human hormones like insulin.

C

Phase I clinical trials are conducted on a large sample of patients who have the target disease to determine the drug's efficacy.

D

Natural ecosystems, such as rainforests, are rich sources of novel compounds with medicinal properties.

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Cloning and biotechnology Questions

  1. A Level
  2. /Biology
  3. /Cloning and biotechnology

39 exam-style questions on OCR A A Level Biology Cloning and biotechnology. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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