OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE
BIOTECHNOLOGY
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Question
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Which practice is an example of biotechnology?
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monitoring seismic activity
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analyzing the vitamin content of an apple
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observing the migratory habits of butterflies
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altering tomatoes to grow in adverse conditions
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -In late 2021, Japanese company Sanatech Seed began selling special tomatoes that had been genetically modified to produce high levels of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), a compound naturally found in the brain. GABA has been linked to stress reduction and is touted as a treatment for high blood pressure and insomnia.
Detailed explanation-2: -The first of these was the “Flavr-‐ Savr” tomato in the United States. It is special because it was the first genetically engineered food that was granted a license for human consumption. The company Calgene manipulated the genes of the tomato so the ripe fruits wouldn’t get soft and mushy that fast.
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