Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Genetic technology applied to medicine

Genetic technology applied to medicine — practice question

Table 5.1 sets out the steps in a method for producing human insulin by gene technology. The steps are not in the right sequence.
(a(i))[4]

Finish Table 5.2 so that it shows the steps in the correct sequence. Two steps have already been completed for you.

(a(ii))[2]

Name the enzymes responsible for these steps: step A step H

(b)[2]

Explain two advantages of using human insulin made by gene technology instead of insulin obtained from animals.

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This 8-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: correct sequence: C, H, F, A, D, B, E, G

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