| Date | November 2016 | Marks available | 2 | Reference code | 16N.3.HL.TZ0.11 |
| Level | Higher level | Paper | Paper 3 | Time zone | TZ0 |
| Command term | State | Question number | 11 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Metabolites that indicate disease can be detected in urine. State a metabolite found in urine and the disease it could indicate.
[2]
a.
Discuss the implications of biopharming using a specific example.
[4]
b.
Markscheme
a. named metabolite
eg: glucose
b. associated disease
eg: diabetes
a.
a. production of pharmaceuticals
OR
named example of biopharming
b. easily scaled to cover demands
OR
cheaper
c. drugs can be delivered in food «making it more attractive/easier to eat»
d. unethical/ethical aspect/OWTTE
e. allergic reactions/ side effects
f. horizontal gene transfer consideration
b.
Examiners report
[N/A]
a.
[N/A]
b.
Syllabus sections
Option B: Biotechnology and bioinformatics » Option B: Biotechnology and bioinformatics (Additional higher level topics) » B.4 Medicine
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