Which of the Following Has Not Been a Significant Issue

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following has not been a significant issue in the creation of genetically modified (GM) organisms?

• A)the fact that some plants carrying genes from other species might represent a threat to the environment
• B)the fact that GM organisms cannot be modified to prevent them from reproducing once they pass beyond the experimental stage
• C)the fact that rogue microbes might transfer dangerous genes into other organisms
• D)the fact that the protein products of transplanted genes might lead to allergic reactions

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Definitions:

Rubisco

Ribulose bisphosphate carboxylase. Carbon-fixing enzyme of the Calvin–Benson cycle.

Electron Transfer Chains

A series of protein complexes and molecular carriers involved in the transfer of electrons through a membrane to generate ATP.

Light-Dependent Reactions

The photosynthesis phase where light energy is converted into chemical energy in the form of ATP and NADPH.

Noncyclic Pathway

A linear process in photosynthesis where electrons move from water to NADPH without cycling back to the original state.