Which of the Following Is the Best Argument for Pursuing

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best argument for pursuing plant biotechnology?

• A) Genetically modified (GM) plants can provide greater plant productivity on the same amount of land.
• B) GM plants can reduce reliance on imported oil.
• C) Genetic engineering can decrease genetic diversity of crop plants making them more fit for their environment.
• D) Genetic engineering can make it easier to overcome pollination incompatibility.

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Definitions:

Anaphase I

A stage of meiosis during which homologous chromosomes are pulled apart towards opposite poles of the cell.

Anaphase II

A phase of meiosis II where sister chromatids are separated and move towards opposite poles of the cell.

Maternal Allele

The version of a gene inherited from the mother, contributing half of the genetic makeup of the offspring.

Paternal Chromosome

A chromosome inherited from the father, contributing to the genetic makeup of the offspring.