Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Hormones

Hormones — practice question

(a(i))[1]

Insulin is one member of an important set of chemicals produced by the body. State the name of this set of chemicals.

(a(ii))[1]

State the place in the body where insulin is made.

(a(iii))[1]

State the role of insulin.

(b)[1]

A person with diabetes may require regular insulin injections. State how the insulin is carried to different parts of the body.

(c(i))[2]

Define genetic engineering.

(c(ii))[1]

State one example of genetic engineering used in crop plants.

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