Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Biotechnology and genetic modification

Biotechnology and genetic modification — practice question

Bacteria play an important role in biotechnology and genetic engineering. Fig. 6.1 presents a photomicrograph of one bacterium, magnified \times27000.
(a)[1]

State the name of the process shown in Fig. 6.1.

(b(i))[1]

Write the equation used to work out the bacterium’s actual width.

(b(ii))[1]

Convert this measurement into micrometres ($\mu$m).

(c(i))[1]

State the disease that insulin injections can be used to treat.

(c(ii))[5]

Describe how bacteria are used in genetic engineering to make human proteins.

(d(i))[2]

Suggest why steam is used when cleaning fermenters.

(d(ii))[3]

State three conditions inside a fermenter that are monitored and controlled.

(d(iii))[1]

State the name of one commercial product, other than insulin, produced in fermenters.

(e)[4]

Describe the benefits of genetically modifying crops.

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