Which of the Following Microbes Has Been Genetically Engineered to Contain

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following microbes has been genetically engineered to contain a protein that helps protect crops from freezing?

• A) Deinococcus radiodurans
• B) Bacillus thuringiensis
• C) Pseudomonas
• D) Salmonella
• E) Escherichia coli

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Definitions:

Primary Sex Characteristic

Physical features that are directly involved in reproduction, such as the ovaries in females and the testes in males.

Ovaries

Female reproductive organs that produce eggs and hormones, including estrogen and progesterone.

Adrenal Glands

Small glands located above the kidneys that produce hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol, which are involved in stress responses.

Y Chromosome

A sex chromosome that is typically present in males, carrying genes that determine male sexual traits.