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Which method is commonly used to deliver transgenes to plants?
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?
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?
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?
Why are plants sometimes genetically modified to produce pharmaceuticals?
What is a notable application of gene technology in the mining industry?
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 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?
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?
How are transgenes commonly delivered to plants using Ti plasmid?
What is an environmental benefit of using gene technology in plants?
What is an environmental benefit of using gene technology in plants?
Which genetically modified crop is mentioned as being herbicide resistant?
Which genetically modified crop is mentioned as being herbicide resistant?
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