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Question 18N.3.hl.TZ0.7b

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Date November 2018 Marks available [Maximum mark: 1] Reference code 18N.3.hl.TZ0.7b
Level hl Paper 3 Time zone TZ0
Command term Suggest Question number b Adapted from N/A
b.
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18N.3.hl.TZ0.7b

Genetic information is stored in DNA.

(b)

Suggest one concern about the use of genetically modified, GM, food.

[1]

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Any one of:

long-term «health» effects unknown ✔

can cause allergic reactions ✔

possible transfer of genetic material to other/wild species ✔

 

concern that power over farming is concentrated in hands of multinationals

OR

dependent on multinationals ✔

 

labelling differences between countries «means informed choice not possible» ✔

 

Accept “outcrossing”.

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