In the 1980s and 1990s, Which of the Following Highlighted

question 45

Multiple Choice

In the 1980s and 1990s, which of the following highlighted the declining efficacy of the nation-state?

• A) Nation-states could not define or protect human rights.
• B) Nation-states could not adequately regulate human impact on the environment, such as global warming.
• C) Nation-states failed to maintain sufficient military might to protect their borders.
• D) Nation-states failed to address economic issues that left their people in poverty.

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Definitions:

DNA Ligase

An enzyme that facilitates the joining of DNA strands together by catalyzing the formation of a phosphodiester bond between them.

Plasmid

A plasmid is a small, circular, double-stranded DNA molecule found in bacterial cells and some eukaryotes, often carrying genes that provide antibiotic resistance or other advantages to the cell.

PCR

Polymerase Chain Reaction, a laboratory technique used to amplify segments of DNA for analysis.

DNA Cloning

The process of selectively amplifying DNA sequences so their structure and function can be studied.