Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Genetic modification

Genetic modification — practice question

As illustrated in Fig. 6.1, a DNA molecule consists of two strands.
(a(i))[2]

Complete the boxes in Fig. 6.1 by writing the letters of the bases on strand 2 that pair with the corresponding bases on strand 1.

(a(ii))[1]

State the name given to the structure of a DNA molecule shown in Fig. 6.1.

(b)[2]

Using Fig. 6.2, count the differences between the DNA sequences for species C and species D, and also for species G and species H. Enter your answers in Table 6.1.

(c)[1]

State which two plant species in Table 6.1 are the least closely related to one another.

(d)[3]

Use the data in Table 6.1 to finish the classification tree in Fig. 6.3. Place the letter for species B, C, D and G in the box beside the matching branch of the classification tree.

(e(i))[1]

Name the method used to transfer genes from one organism into another.

(e(ii))[4]

Give two further examples of crop plants altered by gene insertion. State one advantage for each example.

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