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CH20 - BIOTECHNOLOGY AND GENETIC ENGINEERING

(a) Fig. 3.1 shows the activity of an enzyme produced by bacteria that live in very hot water.[Image_1: Graph showing enzyme activity]Using the inform...

2009 Summer

Theory

CH20 - BIOTECHNOLOGY AND GENETIC ENGINEERING

(a) Four definitions of terms used in genetics are shown in Table 5.1.Table 5.1[Table_1]For each of the definitions, select an appropriate term from t...

2009 Winter

Theory

CH20 - BIOTECHNOLOGY AND GENETIC ENGINEERING

(a) Four definitions of terms used in genetics are shown in Table 5.1.Table 5.1[Table_1]For each of the definitions, select an appropriate term from t...

2009 Winter

Theory

CH20 - BIOTECHNOLOGY AND GENETIC ENGINEERING

What term is used for the transference of a gene from one organism to another?A. artificial selectionB. genetic engineeringC. mutationD. natural selec...

2010 Summer

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CH20 - BIOTECHNOLOGY AND GENETIC ENGINEERING

(a) (i) Explain why the milk must be cooled before the bacteria are added................................................................................

2010 Summer

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CH20 - BIOTECHNOLOGY AND GENETIC ENGINEERING

(a) (i) State two types of natural disaster that occur suddenly and may lead to severe food shortages.1..................................................

2010 Summer

Theory

CH20 - BIOTECHNOLOGY AND GENETIC ENGINEERING

(a) Explain what is meant by the term antibiotic.........................................................................................................

2010 Summer

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CH20 - BIOTECHNOLOGY AND GENETIC ENGINEERING

(a) Enzymes in the fungus are used to make penicillin.Explain why there is a water jacket around the fermenter and why acids or alkalis are added to t...

2011 Winter

Theory

CH20 - BIOTECHNOLOGY AND GENETIC ENGINEERING

A small quantity of a fungus was put into a fermenter with all the nutrients required for growth and kept at an appropriate temperature.The fungus was...

2011 Winter

Theory

CH20 - BIOTECHNOLOGY AND GENETIC ENGINEERING

(a) State the name given to(i) the body of the fungus that grows from a single spore.....................................................................

2012 Winter

Theory

CH1 - CHARACTERISTICS AND CLASSIFICATION OF LIVING ORGANISMS

Worms come to the soil surface after heavy rain.Which characteristic of living organisms does this show?A growthB nutritionC reproductionD sensitivity

2013 Summer

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CH1 - CHARACTERISTICS AND CLASSIFICATION OF LIVING ORGANISMS

Which animal is \textbf{not} an arthropod?[Image with options A, B, C, D]

2013 Summer

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CH1 - CHARACTERISTICS AND CLASSIFICATION OF LIVING ORGANISMS

The diagram shows a sea lion.Which labelled feature shows that this animal is a mammal?

2013 Summer

Theory

CH1 - CHARACTERISTICS AND CLASSIFICATION OF LIVING ORGANISMS

The diagram shows an animal found in fresh water. [Image]Use the key to identify the animal.1 body divided into segments ............... go to 2 bo...

2013 Summer

Theory

CH8 - TRANSPORT IN PLANTS

Which statement about xylem is correct? A. It carries sucrose. B. It converts light energy to chemical energy. C. It divides actively to help the p...

2013 Summer

Theory

CH2 - ORGANIZATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE ORGANISM

The diagram shows a bacterial cell.How is this cell different from a typical animal cell?A. It has a cell membrane.B. It has cytoplasm.C. It has no ch...

2013 Summer

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CH2 - ORGANIZATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE ORGANISM

The diagram shows a plant cell.In which labelled part of the cell is sugar made?

2013 Summer

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CH2 - ORGANIZATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE ORGANISM

Which of these tissues is not part of the organ with which it is paired?[Table_1]tissueorgan containing this tissueAciliatedrootBmuscleintestineCnervo...

2013 Summer

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CH2 - ORGANIZATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE ORGANISM

The diagram shows a specialised cell.For which function is the cell adapted?A absorption of waterB contraction of musclesC movement of dust particlesD...

2013 Summer

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CH3 - MOVEMENT IN AND OUT OF CELLS

The diagram represents two liquids, separated by a membrane through which osmosis can occur.Key- ○ molecule of water- ◎ molecule of dissolved subs...

2013 Summer