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Or simply feeling lost in the unchartered territory of genetics, gene expression and mutation?
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How Our Biology Module 6 Practice Questions Work
Mutation
Biotechnology
Genetic Technologies
Worked Solutions
How Our Biology Module 6 Practice Questions Work
This compilation of HSC Biology Module 6 practice questions will include:
- Difficulty ratings for each question
- Bands 2-3: ⭐
- Bands 4-5: ⭐⭐
- Band 6: ⭐⭐⭐
- Band 6 Challenge: ⭐⭐⭐ 🔥
- The relevant syllabus dot point (so you can do some content-specific revision or practice)
- A ‘hints’ section complete with a check-list to support you in answering the questions
- Full worked solutions
(And of course, be sure to read the full thing because these are packed with insider tips and tricks to acing the questions)
Mutation
Inquiry question 1: How does mutation introduce new alleles into a population?
Question 1 ⭐️
Define the term “mutation” and describe how it introduces new alleles into a population. (2 marks)
Question 2 ⭐️⭐️
Identify and explain two types of mutagens that cause mutations and their impact on an organism. (3 marks)
Question 3 ⭐️⭐️⭐️
The DNA strand below has undergone a mutation.
Original strand: 5’-ATG GTC CGA TAA-3’
Mutated strand: 5’-ATG GTC CAA TAA-3’a) Compare the original and mutated strands. Identify the type of mutation that has occurred. (1 mark)
b) Using the codon chart, determine the effect of the mutation. Justify your answer and explain the potential impact this mutation could have on the organism. (3 marks)
Question 4 ⭐️
Explain why silent mutations do not affect the phenotype of an organism. (2 marks)
Question 5 ⭐️⭐️
Outline one example of a chromosomal mutation and its potential effect on an organism. (3 marks)
Question 6 ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Distinguish between gene flow and genetic drift, providing an example for each. (4 marks)
Question 7 ⭐️⭐️⭐️🔥
Evaluate the significance of mutations in non-coding regions of DNA and their potential impact on gene expression. (6 marks)
Biotechnology
Inquiry question: How do genetic techniques affect Earth’s biodiversity?
Question 8 ⭐️
William Farrer used selective breeding to develop Federation wheat. Describe the method used by William Farrer to create Federation wheat and identify one agricultural benefit of Federation wheat. (3 marks)
Question 9 ⭐️⭐️
Should biotechnology companies be allowed to make decisions about the genetic modification of crops without government regulation? (5 marks)
Question 10 ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Explain how genetic technologies, such as gene editing, have the potential to alter biodiversity. (4 marks)
Question 11 ⭐️⭐️
Describe a historical example of biotechnology, and explain how it was used to address a specific need in agriculture, medicine, or industry. (3 marks)
Question 12 ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Evaluate the environmental impact of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in agriculture with examples. (4 marks)
Genetic Technologies
Inquiry question: Does artificial manipulation of DNA have the potential to change populations forever?
Question 13 ⭐️
The insertion of working copies of a gene into the cells of an individual who has a genetic disorder to attempt to rectify it, is the fundamental process in which of the following? (1 mark)
a) Selective breeding
b) Gene therapy
c) Hybridisation
d) Cloning
Question 14 ⭐️⭐️
Describe the steps involved in gene cloning and explain its importance in insulin production. (4 marks)
Question 15 ⭐️⭐️⭐️🔥
Do you agree or disagree with the statement, “Gene cloning has revolutionized medical and agricultural fields, but it poses risks to natural populations”? Justify your response. (6 marks)
Question 16 ⭐️
Describe the process of artificial pollination in plants. (2 marks)
Question 17 ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Evaluate the impact of artificial insemination on genetic diversity in livestock populations.
Question 18 ⭐️⭐️
Compare the processes of somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT) and artificial embryo twinning in whole organism cloning. (4 marks)
Question 19 ⭐️
Explain one advantage and one disadvantage of artificial insemination in animal breeding. (2 marks)
Question 20 ⭐️⭐️⭐️🔥
Critically analyse the potential long-term effects of whole organism cloning on biodiversity and ecosystem stability. (7 marks)
Worked Solutions
And that wraps up our 20 Module 6 Biology questions – Good luck!
On the hunt for other HSC Biology practice questions aside from Module 6: Genetic Change?
Check out some other practice questions below:
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