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CSEC Biology · May/June 2005 · Paper 2 · Question 2(c)(ii)

The gene for insulin production is transferred from a human pancreatic cell to a certain bacterium, which then produces human insulin.

State ONE advantage of the process you mentioned in (c)(i) above.

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  1. 2(a)(i)Label Figure 3 to show the position of THREE glands that produce hormones involved in growth and development in humans.[3 marks]
  2. 2(a)(ii)Complete the table below to identify and give the role of the hormones of growth and development produced by the glands you located in (a)(i).[6 marks]
  3. 2(b)(i)a)Identify ONE other type of gland in the human body.[1 mark]
  4. 2(b)(i)b)Give ONE example of the type of gland you identified in (b)(i)a) above.[1 mark]
  5. 2(b)(ii)Give ONE similarity and ONE difference between endocrine glands and the type of gland identified in (b)(i).[2 marks]
  6. 2(c)(i)Give the name of the process of transfer of the gene.[1 mark]

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