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Plan it with CORMMSS: Design an investigation (Logic Lab).
6.14 Human insulin from genetically modified bacteria
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Describe how genetically modified bacteria are used to produce human insulin.
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Total for this question: 5 marks
Lesson: 6.14 Human insulin from genetically modified bacteria
6.14 Human insulin from genetically modified bacteria
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Explain why human insulin made by bacteria is better than insulin from pigs.
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Total for this question: 2 marks
Lesson: 6.14 Human insulin from genetically modified bacteria
6.14 Human insulin from genetically modified bacteria
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Where are GM bacteria grown to make insulin?
(1)Total for this question: 1 mark
Lesson: 6.14 Human insulin from genetically modified bacteria
6.14 Human insulin from genetically modified bacteria
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Explain why bacteria can make human insulin.
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Total for this question: 2 marks
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6.14 Human insulin from genetically modified bacteria
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Explain why bacteria produce insulin quickly.
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Total for this question: 2 marks
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6.14 Human insulin from genetically modified bacteria
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State the condition treated with insulin.
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Total for this question: 1 mark
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6.14 Human insulin from genetically modified bacteria
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Suggest why insulin must be purified before use.
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Total for this question: 2 marks
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6.14 Human insulin from genetically modified bacteria
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Explain why the insulin gene is cut from human DNA with a restriction enzyme.
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Total for this question: 2 marks
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6.14 Human insulin from genetically modified bacteria
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Identify the organism commonly used to make human insulin.
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Total for this question: 1 mark
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6.14 Human insulin from genetically modified bacteria
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Explain why GM insulin is cheaper than insulin from animals.
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Total for this question: 2 marks
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6.14 Human insulin from genetically modified bacteria
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Suggest and explain a risk of using GM bacteria in industry.
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Total for this question: 2 marks
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