Biotechnology Can Be Defined as The

question 4

Multiple Choice

Biotechnology can be defined as the:

• A)production of new mammals through cell reprogramming.
• B)use of technology to identify criminals.
• C)ability to reprogram cells by splicing DNA from one species into another.
• D)use of technology to control biological processes as a means of meeting societal needs.

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Definitions:

Modus Tollens (MT)

A logical rule stating that if a conditional statement (“if p then q”) is accepted, and the consequent (q) is denied, then the antecedent (p) must also be denied.

Modus Tollens (MT)

A logical argument form that asserts if a implies b, and not b is true, then not a must also be true.

Concordant Rates

In genetics, the likelihood of both members of a pair (especially twins) to either both exhibit or not exhibit a trait or disorder.

Heritability

Heritability is a measure of how much of the variation in a trait among individuals within a population can be attributed to genetic differences.