Question 19M.3.hl.TZ1.14
| Date | May 2019 | Marks available | [Maximum mark: 2] | Reference code | 19M.3.hl.TZ1.14 |
| Level | hl | Paper | 3 | Time zone | TZ1 |
| Command term | Outline | Question number | 14 | Adapted from | N/A |
New genetically modified organisms (GMO), especially plants, are continually being developed in research laboratories.
Outline what is meant by genetically modified organisms.
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organism whose genetic material/DNA has been altered by genetic engineering techniques «involving transferring DNA between species» [✔]
Note: Accept “any living organism that possesses a novel combination of genetic material obtained through the use of modern biotechnology”.
Candidates had difficulty outline the meaning of genetically modified organisms with many simply repeating the question by stating modified DNA without including technology or engineering techniques.
Outline one benefit of the use of these products.
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Any one of:
increased resistance to pests/micro-organisms [✔]
increased shelf-life of food [✔]
increased nutritional value [✔]
greater crop yield [✔]
greater tolerance of crops to adverse climatic/soil/growing condition [✔]
Outlining one benefit of using GMOs was well answered.