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Q1 · Scientists have produced yellow rice called Golden Rice 0970/12 Oct/Nov 2018
38 Scientists have produced yellow rice called Golden Rice. Golden Rice has been produced by the insertion of genes into rice plants. What is involved in the production of Golden Rice? A genetic engineering B mutation C natural selection D selective breeding
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Answer: A
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Q2 · Why are bacteria useful in biotechnology and genetic engineering? 0970/11 May/June 2019
38 Why are bacteria useful in biotechnology and genetic engineering? A They can reproduce rapidly. B They live in soil. C They may be pathogens. D They need complex nutrients.
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Answer: A
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Q3 · What is a description of genetic engineering? 0970/11 May/June 2019
39 What is a description of genetic engineering? A cross breeding individuals with different important characteristics B cross breeding individuals with recessive alleles C inserting a gene from one organism into another D selecting random mutations to produce new varieties
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Answer: C
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Q4 · What is an example of genetic engineering? 0970/12 Oct/Nov 2019
38 What is an example of genetic engineering? A inserting genes into bacteria B inserting insulin into bacteria C spraying plants with herbicides D using biological washing powders
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Answer: A
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Q5 · What is a use of pectinase in the food industry? 0970/11 May/June 2021
39 What is a use of pectinase in the food industry? A to extract juice from fruit B to make biofuels C to make biological washing powders D to make bread rise
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Answer: A
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Q6 · Which process makes use of a genetically engineered organism? 0970/11 May/June 2022
39 Which process makes use of a genetically engineered organism? A using bacteria to produce insulin B using enzymes in biological washing powders C using pectinase in fruit juice production D using yeast to produce ethanol
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Answer: A
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Q7 · Which process makes use of a genetically engineered organism? 0970/12 May/June 2022
39 Which process makes use of a genetically engineered organism? A using bacteria to produce insulin B using enzymes in biological washing powders C using pectinase in fruit juice production D using yeast to produce ethanol
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Answer: A
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Q8 · Which statement about genetic modification is correct? 0970/11 May/June 2023
40 Which statement about genetic modification is correct? A It involves choosing which individual organisms are used for breeding. B It is always done using genes from the same species. C It produces a new combination of genes. D It produces exact copies of individual organisms.
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Answer: C
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Q9 · The table shows the features of four different types of bacteria 0970/11 May/June 2025
40 The table shows the features of four different types of bacteria. Which type of bacteria would be the most useful to use for biotechnology? reproduction rate ability to make / number of cell complex molecules divisions per hour A 3.0 low B 0.5 high C 1.0 low D 3.0 high
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Answer: D
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Q10 · Why are bacteria useful in biotechnology and genetic modification? 0970/12 May/June 2025
38 Why are bacteria useful in biotechnology and genetic modification? 1 They can make complex molecules. 2 They have a rapid reproduction rate. 3 They have cell walls. A 1, 2 and 3 B 1 and 2 only C 1 and 3 only D 2 and 3 only
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Answer: B
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