Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Biotechnology

Biotechnology — practice question

Penicillin belongs to the group of antibiotics.
(a(i))[2]

Explain why doctors prescribe antibiotics to people who are unwell.

(a(ii))[3]

Explain why it is important to finish the full course of antibiotics.

(b)[1]

Name the kind of microorganism that makes the antibiotic penicillin.

(c(i))[2]

Describe ways in which a fermenter can be sterilised.

(c(ii))[5]

Fill in Table 1.1.

(d)[1]

Describe what is done to the liquid containing penicillin once it has been collected from the fermenter.

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