Uses for Transgenic Bacteria Include

question 33

Multiple Choice

Uses for transgenic bacteria include

• A) bioremediation, when bacteria are used to clean up oil spills or other toxic substances.
• B) the production of organic chemicals, such as phenylalanine, used in the production of aspartame.
• C) the production of chemicals toxic to insects that can be used to protect plants from insects.
• D) the production of human growth hormones.
• E) All of the answer choices describe uses of transgenic bacteria.

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