Which of the Following Is NOT a Use for Biotechnology

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a use for biotechnology?

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

---

Definitions:

Chytridiomycetes

A class of fungi characterized by producing motile spores; they are often aquatic and play roles in decomposition and nutrient cycling.

Basidiomycetes

A large class of fungi characterized by producing spores on basidia, playing crucial roles in ecosystem nutrient cycling and as food sources.

Zygomycetes

A class of fungi known for forming sexual spores called zygospores and mostly living as saprophytes.

Ascomycetes

A division or phylum of fungi characterized by the formation of spores in a special type of cell called an ascus, including yeasts and molds.