Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Genetically modified organisms in agriculture

Genetically modified organisms in agriculture — practice question

Section B. Answer any one question.
(a)[8]

Describe how hybridisation causes polyploidy in wheat and how this is advantageous to farmers.

(b)[7]

Discuss the harmful environmental and economic consequences of growing genetically modified herbicide-resistant oil seed rape.

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