DP Biology (last assessment 2024)
Question 18M.3.SL.TZ1.9c
| Date | May 2018 | Marks available | [Maximum mark: 3] | Reference code | 18M.3.SL.TZ1.9c |
| Level | SL | Paper | 3 | Time zone | TZ1 |
| Command term | Outline | Question number | c | Adapted from | N/A |
c.
[Maximum mark: 3]
18M.3.SL.TZ1.9c
(c)
Outline the potential advantages of genetically modified plants.
[3]
Markscheme
a. bulk production of important chemicals/medicines
b. resistance to certain environmental conditions/pathogens
c. resistance to herbicides/pesticides / pesticide production by plants (e.g. Bt corn)
d. increase yield/nutritional value
e. increase shelf life
f. example of plant modified and nature / purpose of modification
