The City School

PAF Chapter - Senior Section

Subject: Biology 5090
Grade 10
Topic: Biotechnology and genetic modification Self- Assessment Questions:
1 What is used to join two DNA strands together, during genetic modification?
A amylase B ligase
C pectinase D restriction enzyme
2 What is not an advantage of inserting genes into soya plants to make them resistant to insect pests?
A Higher yields are obtained. B Less insecticide is used.
C Nutritional quality of the crop is improved. D Populations of insect pests are reduced.
3 copy and complete this table, to summarise some examples of genetic modification.

4 a Outline one example of using genetically modified bacteria to produce a human protein. [3]
b Suggest one advantage of using bacteria to make this protein. [1]
c State two differences between selective breeding and genetic modification. [2]
[Total: 6]
5 This graph shows how use of two genetically modified (GM) crops changed in USA between 1996 and 2019.

A Compare the changes in the use of herbicideresistant soya and pest-resistant maize. [4]
B Explain why growing maize that is resistant to insect pests can be advantageous to both the farmer and the
environment. [3]
C Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of growing herbicide-resistant soya rather than non-GM soya. [4]