Rice Is the Primary Nutrient Source for About One-Third of Humanity-Approximately

question 8

Multiple Choice

Rice is the primary nutrient source for about one-third of humanity-approximately 2 billion people worldwide. One major disease of this crop, called rice blight, is caused by a bacterium Xanthomonas oryzae . This disease causes the rice plant to turn yellow and wilt and can affect up to 50 percent of the crop. Wild forms of rice have a natural resistance to the Xanthomonas bacterium, but these wild forms are not usable as crop plants. Scientists have developed a blight-resistant strain, using genetic engineering. Strains of blight-resistant rice have been grown successfully in several countries. A __________ is used to transfer genetic information from one organism to another.

• A) vector
• B) genetic marker
• C) DNA mutation
• D) virus

Grasp the theories explaining the mechanisms behind panic disorders.

Acknowledge the role of cultural influences on the perception and expression of psychological disorders.

Recognize the importance of early detection and intervention in psychological disorders.

Understand the impact of psychological disorders on daily life and activities.