2024HSCQ2Resin produced by spinifex grass has long been used by Aboriginal Peoples. Spinifex resin is currently used to produce medicinal creams. What is this an example of? A. Biotechnology B. Selective breeding C. Artificial insemination D. Genetically modified organisms1 markMultiple choice
2024HSCQ34Discuss the ethical implications and impacts on society of the use of TWO biotechnologies.7 marksExtended response
2023TrialQ11When considering the ethical implications of a biotechnology, ethicists would give most consideration to: (A) the possible economic gains to be had from the biotechnology. (B) the views of religious leaders. (C) the views of scientists working in the field. (D) the rights of people and organisms affected by the biotechnology.1 markMultiple choice
2022HSCQ29 (b)Bt cotton has been genetically engineered to produce an insecticide that kills cotton bollworm. It was introduced to a cotton-producing nation in 2002. The graphs show trends of national cotton yield, % Bt cotton grown, total insecticide use, insecticide use to control bollworms and insecticide use to control another insect pest (hemiptera). To what extent do the data support the use of Bt cotton as a method of disease control in cotton?5 marksShort answer
2021TrialQ22 (b)Safflower, Carthamus tinctorius, is a minor crop grown in Australia for the edible and industrial oil markets. Commercial safflower production occurs mainly in New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia. After oil is extracted from the seed, the remaining meal can be used as stockfeed. The first commercial GM (genetically modified) safflower was released in Australia in 2018. There are both supporters and critics for the use of this biotechnology. Discuss ONE social or cultural issue which has influenced the use of a named GM crop.3 marksShort answer
2019HSCQ24Explain the loss of biodiversity that may result from TWO biotechnologies used in agriculture.5 marksShort answer