Biology GCSE
Medical applications of genetic engineering
What Medical applications of genetic engineering means in Biology GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Medical applications of genetic engineering
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Bacterial cells have been genetically engineered to produce useful substances such as human insulin, giving a reliable supply rather than relying only on animal sources.
Topics that use Medical applications of genetic engineering
- Genetic engineering (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Agriculture and medicine contexts
- Applications in animals, plants and microorganisms
- Bacterial hosts and plasmids
- Benefits and risks
- Biodiversity
- Early-stage gene transfer and development
- Ethical and religious objections
- Evidence-based evaluation
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