Explain the use of lactase to produce lactosefree milk
IGCSE Biology
Investigate and describe the use of biological washing powders that contain enzymes
Investigate and describe the use of biological washing powders that contain enzymes
Describe the use of pectinase in fruit juice production
Describe the use of pectinase in fruit juice production
Describe the role of anaerobic respiration in yeast during bread-making
Describe the role of anaerobic respiration in yeast during bread-making
Describe the role of anaerobic respiration in yeast during the production of ethanol for biofuels
Describe the role of anaerobic respiration in yeast during the production of ethanol for biofuels
Discuss why bacteria are useful in biotechnology and genetic modification, limited to: (a) few ethical concerns over their manipulation and growth (b) the presence of plasmids
Discuss why bacteria are useful in biotechnology and genetic modification, limited to: (a) few ethical concerns over their manipulation and growth (b) the presence of plasmids
State that bacteria are useful in biotechnology and genetic modification due to their rapid reproduction rate and their ability to make complex molecules
State that bacteria are useful in biotechnology and genetic modification due to their rapid reproduction rate and their ability to make complex molecules
Explain the risks to a species if its population size decreases, reducing genetic variation (knowledge of genetic drift is not required)
Explain the risks to a species if its population size decreases, reducing genetic variation (knowledge of genetic drift is not required)
Describe the use of artificial insemination (AI) and in vitro fertilisation (IVF) in captive breeding programmes
Describe the use of artificial insemination (AI) and in vitro fertilisation (IVF) in captive breeding programmes
Describe the reasons for conservation programmes, limited to: (a) maintaining or increasing biodiversity (b) reducing extinction (c) protecting vulnerable ecosystems (d) maintaining ecosystem functions, limited to nutrient cycling and resource provision, including food, drugs, fuel and genes
Describe the reasons for conservation programmes, limited to: (a) maintaining or increasing biodiversity (b) reducing extinction (c) protecting vulnerable ecosystems (d) maintaining ecosystem functions, limited to nutrient cycling and resource provision, including food, drugs, fuel and genes