DP Chemistry (last assessment 2024)
Question 19M.3.hl.TZ1.b
| Date | May 2019 | Marks available | [Maximum mark: 1] | Reference code | 19M.3.hl.TZ1.b |
| Level | hl | Paper | 3 | Time zone | TZ1 |
| Command term | Outline | Question number | b | Adapted from | N/A |
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[Maximum mark: 1]
19M.3.hl.TZ1.b
New genetically modified organisms (GMO), especially plants, are continually being developed in research laboratories.
Outline one benefit of the use of these products.
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Markscheme
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 [✔]
Examiners report
Outlining one benefit of using GMOs was well answered.
