Combined Science GCSE
Vectors in genetics
What Vectors in genetics means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Vectors in genetics
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A vector, usually a bacterial plasmid or a virus, is used to insert the gene into the required cells of the recipient organism.
Topics that use Vectors in genetics
- Genetic engineering (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Agricultural applications of genetic engineering
- Application of genetic engineering
- Desired characteristic
- Disease resistance in crops
- Early stage of development
- Enzymes
- Ethical issues in genetics
- Gene delivery by vectors
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