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 | 20 |
| Erythromycin | 30 |
Calculate the percentage of cases of antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections that are due to penicillin.
| Ciprofloxacin | 50 |