B3 ge and ethics (1)

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18 10 This question is about genetic engineering. There is a shortage of human transplant organs. Researchers are growing genetically engineered pig cells, containing human genes, in the laboratory. The researchers claim that their work could help save thousands of lives a year. (a) The graph shows the growth curve of the genetically engineered pig cells. 250 200 150 number of cells 100 50 0

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 time in hours

Use data in the graph to describe how the number of cells changes. ................................................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................................. [2]

Š OCR 2013


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