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This formative assessment supports the teaching and learning of genetic engineering – a key topic in modern biology. Aligned with international curricula including Edexcel IGCSE, AQA, and Cambridge, the resource provides a clear and structured approach to evaluating students’ understanding of gene transfer techniques and their applications in medicine and agriculture.

Key Features

• Comprehensive content coverage including the definition and steps of genetic engineering (isolation of the gene, insertion into vectors, and transfer to host organisms), the role of plasmids and restriction enzymes, and real-world examples such as insulin production and GM crops.

• Sequenced questions, progressing from basic recall to extended response and evaluation of ethical implications.

• Versatile usage for in-class assessment, homework, exam preparation, or independent revision.

Educational Benefits

Promotes accurate use of biological terminology and development of structured explanations.

Assesses student understanding of both the technical process and broader implications of genetic modification.

Encourages critical thinking through evaluative questions on the advantages and disadvantages of GM organisms.

Suitable for differentiated instruction, with support and challenge built into the question design.

This is a great opportunity to show student progression in a topic and offer feedback/feed forward.