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Biotechnology and genetic modification: CAIE IGCSE Biology questions

Every CAIE IGCSE Biology exam question on 21.1 Biotechnology and genetic modification, June 2024 and the specimen papers, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q40

    June 2024 · Paper 1

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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 40: Why are bacteria used in biotechnology? A Bacteria reproduce rapidly. Bacterial cells contain a nucleus. B C Bacterial cells contain cytoplasm. D Bacterial cell
  2. Q2

    June 2024 · Paper 2

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    June 2024 Paper 2, question 2: Which types of organisms are used in genetic modification because they have plasmids? A arachnids B bacteria C myriapods D ferns
  3. Q1(c)

    June 2024 · Paper 3

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    June 2024 Paper 3, question 1(c): Bacteria are another type of microorganism that is used in biotechnology. Tick two boxes to show why bacteria are useful in biotechnology. cause disease have th
  4. Q39

    Specimen · Paper 2

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    Specimen Paper 2, question 39: Which cell structure makes bacteria useful for genetic modification? A cell membrane B cell wall C cytoplasm D plasmids
All 4 questions on Biotechnology and genetic modification, as a list
  1. June 2024, Paper 1, Q40 (1 mark): Why are bacteria used in biotechnology? A Bacteria reproduce rapidly. Bacterial cells contain a nucleus. B C Bacterial cells contain cytoplasm. D Bacterial cell
  2. June 2024, Paper 2, Q2 (1 mark): Which types of organisms are used in genetic modification because they have plasmids? A arachnids B bacteria C myriapods D ferns
  3. June 2024, Paper 3, Q1(c) (2 marks): Bacteria are another type of microorganism that is used in biotechnology. Tick two boxes to show why bacteria are useful in biotechnology. cause disease have th
  4. Specimen, Paper 2, Q39 (1 mark): Which cell structure makes bacteria useful for genetic modification? A cell membrane B cell wall C cytoplasm D plasmids

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