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1 markSexually Transmitted Infections and Chronic Diseases

CSEC Human and Social Biology · May/June 2012 · Paper 2 · Question 4(d)(i)

Sunil consumes a diet predominantly of fatty foods and is diagnosed with hypertension caused by atherosclerosis.

Complete the sentence describing the condition of atherosclerosis.

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  1. 4(a)Define what is meant by the term 'genetic engineering'.[2 marks]
  2. 4(b)Explain how biotechnology involving recombinant DNA is used to assist persons with diabetes, stating the name of ONE product and outlining how it is made.[5 marks]
  3. 4(c)State ONE advantage and ONE disadvantage associated with the use of genetic engineering in food production.[2 marks]
  4. 4(d)(ii)Describe TWO effects that hypertension could have on the cardiovascular system.[2 marks]
  5. 4(d)(iii)Suggest THREE changes Sunil could make to his lifestyle to control his hypertension.[3 marks]

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