Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Fluid mosaic membranes
Fluid mosaic membranes — practice question
Genetic technology involving the production of recombinant DNA can be used to treat a range of human diseases. These include conditions such as diabetes, which may have several causes, and inherited disorders caused by a single gene.
(a)[2]
Outline two different ways in which recombinant DNA technology can be used to treat these diseases.
diabetes
single gene disorder
(b(i))[2]
Outline two factors that can cause insect populations to decline in size in developed countries with large human populations.
(b(ii))[2]
Explain how the introduction of crops genetically modified to express the Bt toxin can benefit biodiversity.
Worked solution & mark scheme
This 6-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: “Insulin produced using genetically modified bacteria” …