Molecular Biology: Recombinant DNA Technology

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Which method is commonly used to deliver transgenes to plants?

Viral vectors

RNA interference

CRISPR/Cas9

Biolistics (Gene gun) (correct)

What is a significant focus of gene technology in environmental sciences?

Enhancing the flavor of crops

Creating drought-resistant plant varieties

Increasing the yield of crops

Engineered microbes that help degrade toxic and waste products (correct)

Which trait is most commonly engineered in genetically modified crops?

Enhanced nutritional content

Improved taste

Longer shelf-life

Resistance to viral and fungal infections (correct)

Why are plants sometimes genetically modified to produce pharmaceuticals?

To replace wild medicinal plants being harvested Signup and view all the answers

What is a notable application of gene technology in the mining industry?

Greater efficiency in mining scarce minerals Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an advantage of genetically engineered potatoes for diabetics?

Reduced carbohydrate content Signup and view all the answers

Which genetic engineering approach is being used to help reduce the need for wild medicinal plants?

Transforming plants to produce pharmaceuticals Signup and view all the answers

How are transgenes commonly delivered to plants using Ti plasmid?

Agrobacterium mediation Signup and view all the answers

What is an environmental benefit of using gene technology in plants?

Bioremediation of polluted sites Signup and view all the answers

Which genetically modified crop is mentioned as being herbicide resistant?

Soybean Signup and view all the answers

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Which method is commonly used to deliver transgenes to plants?

What is a significant focus of gene technology in environmental sciences?

Which trait is most commonly engineered in genetically modified crops?

Why are plants sometimes genetically modified to produce pharmaceuticals?

What is a notable application of gene technology in the mining industry?

Which of the following is an advantage of genetically engineered potatoes for diabetics?

Which genetic engineering approach is being used to help reduce the need for wild medicinal plants?

How are transgenes commonly delivered to plants using Ti plasmid?

What is an environmental benefit of using gene technology in plants?

Which genetically modified crop is mentioned as being herbicide resistant?

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