Which of the Following Is NOT a Limitation to Using

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a limitation to using auxotrophs to prevent the spread of genetically modified genes to wild populations?

• A) Auxotrophs may mutate in ways that allow them to synthesize the limiting nutrient.
• B) Auxotrophs self-destruct using self-toxins when this method is applied.
• C) Auxotrophs often cross-feed from the metabolites of other organisms in the environment.
• D) Back mutation to the wild type may occur.

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