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Biology journal Cambridge IGCSE 0610

Topic 21 of 21 · 2 modules planned

Biotechnology and genetic modification

Using microorganisms and enzymes to make useful products, and changing the genes of organisms.

Modules

  1. Module 1 · syllabus 21.2

    Biotechnology

    How do microbes and enzymes make useful products?

    This module is planned. It will have readings, an experiment, practice with self-checks and a final check.

Syllabus statements for this topic · for teachers · 13 statements

Core for every pupil · Supplement also for Extended entry. Paraphrased from the Cambridge IGCSE Biology 0610 syllabus (2026–2028); check the official syllabus for exact wording.

21.1 Biotechnology and genetic modification

  • 21.1.1Why bacteria suit biotechnology and GMC
  • 21.1.2Bacteria in biotechnology: ethics and plasmidsS

21.2 Biotechnology

  • 21.2.1Yeast fermentation for biofuel ethanolC
  • 21.2.2Yeast in bread-makingC
  • 21.2.3Pectinase in fruit juice productionC
  • 21.2.4Investigate enzyme washing powdersC
  • 21.2.5Lactase for lactose-free milkS
  • 21.2.6Fermenters for insulin, penicillin, mycoproteinS
  • 21.2.7Controlling conditions in a fermenterS

21.3 Genetic modification

  • 21.3.1Genetic modification definedC
  • 21.3.2Examples of genetic modificationC
  • 21.3.3Steps to make a human protein in bacteriaS
  • 21.3.4Pros and cons of GM cropsS