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    Exam questions

    Question 28
    The diagram shows a fermenter used to grow bacteria that have been genetically modified so that they
    produce large amounts of human insulin.

    IGCSE Biology Exam questions – Question 28


    The table lists problems that occurred when parts of the fermenter did not work properly.
    (a) Complete the table by giving the letter of the part that did not work properly.

    Problem Part that did not work properly

    Other bacteria got into the fermenter

    The liquid food got too hot

    (2 marks)
    (b) Bacteria can be genetically modified so that they produce human insulin. Describe this process.
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    (c) The human insulin produced in the fermenter is used by people who cannot make their own insulin.
    In these people, the organ that produces insulin is damaged.
    (i) Name the organ that produces insulin.
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    IGCSE Biology Exam questions – Question 28

    (ii) Explain what insulin does in the human body.


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    Total (11 marks)

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