A Hypothetical Construct Cannot Be

question 51

Multiple Choice

A hypothetical construct cannot be

• A) defined.
• B) changed.
• C) describe.
• D) observed.
• E) discussed.

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Definitions:

Transgenic Organisms

Organisms whose genomes have been artificially changed by the introduction of a gene from a different species, using techniques of genetic engineering.

Genetically Engineered

Organisms that have had their genetic material altered in a way that does not occur naturally through mating and/or natural recombination.

E. Coli

Escherichia coli, a commonly occurring bacterium in the intestines of warm-blooded organisms, some strains of which can cause food poisoning.

Dideoxynucleotides

Modified nucleotides used in DNA sequencing methods to terminate DNA strand elongation due to the absence of a 3' hydroxyl group.