Role of Biotechnology Practice Questions

Question 1

Q1. Knowledge Recall (1 mark)

Define the term "genetically modified organism" (GMO).

Question 2

Q2. Application (2 marks)

Explain one ethical issue associated with the use of GMOs in food production.

Question 3

Q3. Data Analysis (3 marks)

The table shows the nutritional content of a non-GMO and a GMO tomato.

Nutrient

Non-GMO Tomato

GMO Tomato

Vitamin C

20 mg

25 mg

Beta-carotene

5 mg

10 mg

Explain how the data shows that the GMO tomato has been genetically modified.

Question 4

Q4. Knowledge Recall and Application (3 marks)

State two uses of genetic engineering in medicine.

Question 5

Q5. Knowledge Recall (2 marks)

What is the process by which bacteria can multiply quickly in response to favorable conditions?

Question 6

Q6. Application (3 marks)

Explain how bacteria can be used to clean up environmental pollution.

Question 7

Q7. Data Analysis (4 marks)

The graph shows the rate of bacterial growth at different antibiotic concentrations.

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Explain how the graph shows that bacteria become resistant to the antibiotic over time.

Question 8

Q8. Knowledge Recall and Application (4 marks)

Describe two ways in which biotechnology can be used to improve crop yields.

Question 9

Q9. Application (3 marks)

Explain the role of DNA fingerprinting in forensics.

Question 10

Q10. Data Analysis and Knowledge Recall (6 marks)

The table shows the number of cases of antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections in a hospital.

Lycopene

2 mg

3 mg

Antibiotic

Number of Cases

Penicillin

Erythromycin

Calculate the percentage of cases of antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections that are due to penicillin.

Ciprofloxacin

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