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Transgenic (Edexcel IGCSE Science (Double Award)) : Revision Note

Lára Marie McIvor

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Edexcel Science (Double Award): BiologyEdexcel Biology (Modular): Unit 2Edexcel Biology

Transgenic: Definition

  • Genetic engineering is a term usually used to refer to the manipulation of the DNA sequences of an organism

  • Scientists have been able to artificially change an organism's DNA by combining lengths of DNA from different sources

  • The altered DNA is called recombinant DNA (rDNA)

  • Transgenic means the transfer of genetic material from one species to a different species

    • If an organism contains DNA from a different species it is called a transgenic organism

  • Any organism that has introduced genetic material is a genetically modified organism (GMO)

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Lára Marie McIvor

Author: Lára Marie McIvor

Expertise: Biology, Psychology & Sociology Lead

Lára graduated from Oxford University in Biological Sciences and has now been a science tutor working in the UK for several years. Lára has a particular interest in the area of infectious disease and epidemiology, and enjoys creating original educational materials that develop confidence and facilitate learning.

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