Once a Gene Has Been Cloned, It Can Be Used

question 2

Multiple Choice

Once a gene has been cloned, it can be used for

• A) disease diagnosis.
• B) detecting heterozygotes in the population.
• C) making biosynthetic products for commercial use.
• D) all of these.
• E) none of these.

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Definitions:

Nutrient Rich Soil

Soil that has a high content of essential nutrients required for plant growth, typically including nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.

Resource Partitioning

Evolutionary process whereby species become adapted in different ways to access different portions of a limited resource; allows species with similar needs to coexist.

Prey Defense

Strategies and adaptations developed by prey animals to evade, deter, or escape from predators.

Camouflage

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