Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Biotechnology and genetic modification

Biotechnology and genetic modification — practice question

(a(i))[2]

Describe what the term gene means.

(a(ii))[1]

State the role of insulin in the human body.

(a(iii))[1]

Describe one further use of genetically modified organisms.

(a(iv))[2]

State two reasons why bacteria are useful for genetic modification.

(b)[2]

State two ways in which bacterial cells differ from plant cells.

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