Researchers Commonly Use DNA Technology to Create Recombinant DNA That

question 53

Multiple Choice

Researchers commonly use DNA technology to create recombinant DNA that has a "glowing" protein product.Which of the following is a benefit of this technology?

• A) This technology provides proof to nonscientists that genetic engineering is safe.
• B) Organisms that express this gene can obtain energy through photosynthesis rather than consumption.
• C) The genes for glowing proteins are easier to clone than other genes.
• D) Glowing proteins allow scientists to see where a particular gene is expressed in living cells.

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Definitions:

Palmares Rebellion

A resistance movement led by escaped slaves that formed the Quilombo dos Palmares, a free community in Brazil during the 17th century.

Alagoas

A state in the northeastern region of Brazil, known for its beautiful beaches, colonial architecture, and sugar cane agriculture.

Slave Resistance

The acts of defiance and opposition by enslaved people against their conditions and enslavers, including work slowdowns, escape, and rebellions.

British Slave Societies

Societies in British colonies where the economy and social structures were heavily dependent on slavery, especially notable in the Caribbean during the 17th to 19th centuries.