Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Genetic modification

Genetic modification — practice question

Fig. 6.1 presents a photograph of fruit growing on the branch of an orange tree, Citrus sinensis.
(a)[1]

State one reason that orange trees are regarded as dicotyledonous plants.

(b)[2]

Biotechnologists use enzymes to obtain juice from fruits such as oranges. Define the term enzyme.

(c(i))[1]

State the name of the enzyme that is used to extract juice from fruit.

(c(ii))[1]

Using the information in Fig. 6.2, state the optimum time for efficient juice extraction from oranges.

(c(iii))[1]

State the name of the vitamin that is present in high concentrations in citrus fruit such as oranges.

(d(i))[1]

State the name of the process used to alter the genes of a plant.

(d(ii))[3]

Discuss the possible disadvantages of altering the genes of a plant.

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