Study Notes | IGCSE Biology 0610 | 21. Biotechnology & Genetic Modification

This Study Note summarises what you need to know about

21. Biotechnology & Genetic Modification from the Cambridge IGCSE syllabus of Paper Biology 0610, for exams in 2023,2024 and 2025.

Subtopics include:

• Biotechnology and Genetic Modification
• Usefulness of Bacteria
• Products of Biotechnology
• Anaerobic Respiration in Yeast
• Biofuels
• Bread
• Fruit Juice Production
• Biological Washing Powders
• Lactose-free Milk
• Fermenters
• Insulin
• Penicillin
• Mycoprotein
• Conditions controlled in a Fermenter
  
• Examples of Genetic Modification
• Advantages & Disadvantages of Genetically Modifying Crops