The Use of "Suicide" Genes in Genetically Modified Organisms Is

question 44

Multiple Choice

The use of "suicide" genes in genetically modified organisms is designed to

• A)prevent the growth of the modified organisms in the environment.
• B)kill the modified organisms before they are released in the environment.
• C)delete genes necessary for modified organism's growth.
• D)provide for resistance of the modified organisms to pesticides.
• E)provide a means to eliminate non-modified organisms.

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