IB Biology HL A3.1.11 Whole-genome sequencing Question Bank

Practise IB Biology HL A3.1.11 by evaluating why yeast is chosen for genome studies and how whole-genome sequencing informs research and biotechnology.

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Explain why yeast is a practical model organism, including growth, genome size and industrial use.
Evaluate model-organism choice using biological, practical and ethical evidence from genome research.

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The table shows a comparison of DNA base sequences in several yeast (Saccharomyces) genomes.

Table for Question A3.1.11—Whole genome sequencing question 1 — IB Biology HL

The yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae was the first eukaryotic organism to have its entire genome sequenced. Suggest reasons for the choice of yeast as a study organism.

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A3.1.11—Whole genome sequencing question 1