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What is one of the ways in which human population growth has impacted agriculture?
Led to the development of crop plants resistant to herbicides
Why is genetic engineering being used in agriculture to face the challenges of global climate change?
To develop flood and salt-tolerant crop varieties
How has knowledge of pathogenic organisms contributed to medical advancements?
By aiding in the development of vaccines
What role has genetic knowledge played in addressing genetic diseases?
It has helped find treatments or cures for genetic diseases
How can understanding biology contribute to public-policy decisions?
By providing accurate scientific data for informed decisions
What is an example of genetically improved crop plants mentioned in the text?
Crop plants with the toxin gene from Bacillus thuringiensis
Why is understanding biology crucial for human health?
To better combat diseases and develop vaccines
How has genetic engineering been used to address threats to agriculture from global climate change?
By developing flood and salt-tolerant crop varieties
Why is knowledge of genes necessary in treating genetic diseases?
To find treatments or cures for genetic diseases
What is the role of scientific data in public-policy decisions?
To provide accurate information for informed decisions
Explore the timeline of life on Earth, from the formation of the planet to the appearance of nucleic acids and cellular structure evolution. Discover the critical steps in chemical evolution that led to the emergence of life as we know it.
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