Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Genetic modification

Genetic modification — practice question

Bacteria are useful in genetic engineering because they contain plasmids. Which statement explains the importance of a plasmid?

  • AIt is a circle of DNA and human genes can be inserted into it.
  • BIt is the nucleus of the bacterium and human genes can be inserted into it.
  • CIt can be destroyed and replaced with human insulin.
  • DIt is a circle of DNA and human insulin can be inserted into it.

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