Which of the Following Is NOT a Use for Biotechnology

question 88

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a use for biotechnology?

• A)producing large quantities of particular human proteins
• B)producing effective and safe vaccines
• C)identifying human fetuses with particular genetic diseases
• D)altering food plants to increase yields
• E)altering the intelligence levels of newborn infants

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Definitions:

Enzymes

Proteins that act as biological catalysts to speed up chemical reactions in cells.

−COOH Group

A functional group characteristic of carboxylic acids, consisting of a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom and single-bonded to a hydroxyl group.

Amino Acids

Organic compounds that combine to form proteins and are used by the body for various functions including tissue repair and the synthesis of neurotransmitters.