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CSEC Biology · May/June 2011 · Paper 2 · Question 6(b)(ii)

Plants can be genetically engineered to make them resistant to diseases.

Discuss the possible social, ethical and ecological implications of genetic engineering.

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  1. 6(a)(i)Complete the following table by giving ONE example of EACH of the following categories of disease.[8 marks]
  2. 6(a)(ii)Compare the methods used in treating and controlling the pathogenic and physiological diseases named in (a) (i).[1 mark]
  3. 6(b)(i)State what is meant by 'genetic engineering'.[7 marks]

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