Overconsumption of Which Toxic Substance Can Be Limited by Curtailing

question 50

Multiple Choice

Overconsumption of which toxic substance can be limited by curtailing consumption of swordfish, tuna, and shark?

• A)arsenic
• B)iodine
• C)mercury
• D)lead

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Definitions:

Recombinant DNA Technology

A set of biotechnological techniques used to manipulate DNA sequences and produce new genetic combinations for various applications.

Vector DNA

Vector DNA refers to a molecule of DNA, such as a plasmid or virus, used to transfer genetic material into a cell in genetic engineering processes.

DNA Ligase

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

DNA Polymerase

An enzyme that synthesizes DNA molecules from deoxyribonucleotides, the building blocks of DNA.