Mutagens Are Useful in Biotechnology Research for

question 49

Multiple Choice

Mutagens are useful in biotechnology research for

• A) producing organisms with altered phenotypes.
• B) producing new organisms which have beneficial traits from two or more organisms.
• C) selecting genetic mutants resistant to radioactivity.
• D) removing undesirable traits from microbes.
• E) producing DNA fragments for cloning.

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Definitions:

Maslow's Theory

A psychological theory proposing a hierarchy of human needs, from basic physiological needs to self-actualization.

Physiological Needs

The basic physical requirements for human survival, such as air, water, food, shelter, and sleep, which must be met to achieve a basic level of health.

Cognitive Appraisal Theory

A model of emotion stating that a person's cognitive response to a situation determines their emotional experience.

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

A theory proposing that people experience discomfort (dissonance) when their beliefs or behaviors are inconsistent, often leading to a change in one to reduce the dissonance.