The Use of Microorganisms to Produce Useful Products Is Known

question 60

Multiple Choice

The use of microorganisms to produce useful products is known as

• A) biotechnology.
• B) gene modification.
• C) genomics.
• D) recombinant DNA technology.
• E) cloning.

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Definitions:

Embryonic Origin

Refers to the initial stage of development in multicellular organisms, from which all tissues and organs develop.

Epithelium

One of the four primary tissue types. Nipple refers to the tiny capillary-containing connective tissue in the lips, which is where the term was first used. The use of the term was later expanded to include all covering and lining surfaces of the body.

Neurohypophysis

Also known as the posterior pituitary, it is a part of the brain that releases hormones directly into the blood under the command of the hypothalamus.

Adenohypophysis

The anterior lobe of the pituitary gland responsible for secreting several key hormones, including growth hormone and ACTH, which regulate various physiological processes.