OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE
BIOTECHNOLOGY
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Question
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Scientists consider genetically altering cedar trees so they are more resistant to root rot. Which is the most accurate statement regarding the alteration?
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genetic alteration should never be considered as an option
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genetically altering the trees would endanger the species
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the population of cedar trees would increase and grow healthier
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the demand for cedar trees would be reduced because of possible negative consequences of genetic alterations.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -With genetic engineering, however, any gene from any organism can be transferred to a different organism. Thus, that allows a snippet of DNA that codes for an insecticidal protein from a bacterium, such as Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt), to be transferred into a corn or cotton plant.
Detailed explanation-2: -What is a concern of scientists when genetically modifying plants? There will be a decrease in biodiversity.
Detailed explanation-3: -Definition. Genetic engineering (also called genetic modification) is a process that uses laboratory-based technologies to alter the DNA makeup of an organism. This may involve changing a single base pair (A-T or C-G), deleting a region of DNA or adding a new segment of DNA.
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