Which of the Following Statements Correctly Describes a Characteristic of Genetically

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements correctly describes a characteristic of genetically engineered plants?

• A) The modification makes new plants infertile and unable to reproduce without grafting.
• B) The alterations can be made in a somatic cell then grown into a whole plant with new traits.
• C) Genetically engineered plants are used in research but not yet in commercial agricultural production.
• D) Genetically engineered plants are banned throughout the world.

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