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Combined Science
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Recombinant DNA

GCSE Combined Science · key term

Recombinant DNA

Definition

DNA formed by joining genetic material from different sources.

Used by Edexcel

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Edexcel GCSE Combined Science · 1SC0

Paper 1, Paper 2

Ligase joins the gene into the plasmid, producing recombinant DNA: DNA containing genetic material from different sources.
Revise: Selective Breeding and Genetic Engineering

Edexcel Combined Science past papers

Related key terms

Allele
Gene pool
Genetic engineering
Genome
Inbreeding
Ligase
Plasmid
Restriction enzyme
Selective breeding
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