CSEC Biology · May/June 2010 · Paper 2 · Question 5(a)(iii)
Give ONE disadvantage of breeding an identical population of organisms.
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- 5(a)(i)How is it possible for plants that have identical genetic make-up to show differences?[5 marks]
- 5(a)(ii)Suggest why it is sometimes necessary to breed plants with the same genetic make-up.[5 marks]
- 5(b)Explain how this process is different from natural selection.[4 marks]
- 5(c)(i)How does genetic engineering differ from artificial selection?[6 marks]
- 5(c)(ii)Suggest TWO concerns people might have about using genetic engineering to alter characteristics of organisms.[6 marks]
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