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What is the process by which tissue culture and somatic hybridization can manipulate plants to produce new varieties?
What is the process by which tissue culture and somatic hybridization can manipulate plants to produce new varieties?
- None of the above
- Recombinant DNA technology
- Genetically modified organisms
- Biotechnology (correct)
What is the main purpose of genetically modified crops?
What is the main purpose of genetically modified crops?
- To be more tolerant to stresses
- None of the above
- To reduce post-harvest losses (correct)
- To decrease yields
What is gene therapy?
What is gene therapy?
- The creation of genetically modified organisms
- The use of viruses as vectors to transfer healthy genes
- None of the above
- The process of inserting genes into an individual's cells and tissues to treat diseases (correct)
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Study Notes
- Biotechnology uses microbes, plants, and animals to produce useful products.
- Tissue culture and somatic hybridization can manipulate plants to produce new varieties.
- Recombinant DNA technology can engineer organisms to have novel capabilities.
- Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are created using non-natural methods to transfer genes.
- GM crops can increase yields, reduce post-harvest losses, and be more tolerant to stresses.
- Recombinant DNA technology has enabled mass production of safe and effective therapeutics.
- Transgenic animals are used as models for human diseases.
- Gene therapy involves inserting genes into an individual's cells and tissues to treat diseases.
- Viruses can be used as vectors to transfer healthy genes.
- The manipulation of organisms raises ethical questions.
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