Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Biotechnology

Biotechnology — practice question

(a(i))[1]

State which type of organism antibiotics are used to kill.

(a(ii))[2]

Describe methods for limiting the development of antibiotic resistance.

(b(i))[1]

State what Penicillium in the scientific name of Penicillium chrysogenum stands for in the binomial system.

(b(ii))[1]

Identify the kingdom to which Penicillium chrysogenum belongs.

(c(i))[1]

State the name of one other product that is made in a fermenter.

(c(ii))[1]

Gas X in Fig. 5.2 is required for penicillin production. State the name of gas X.

(c(iii))[5]

State the other conditions needed to produce penicillin and describe how each is controlled in the fermenter.

(d)[1]

State the name of the organism used in bread-making and biofuel production.

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