Why Is RBGH Injected into Dairy Cows

question 79

Multiple Choice

Why is rBGH injected into dairy cows?

• A) to prevent the growth of microbes in the cows' milk
• B) to improve the nutritional quality of the cows' milk
• C) to strengthen the cows' immune systems
• D) to increase milk production without increasing feed

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Definitions:

Evolutionary Change

The process through which species undergo changes over time due to genetic variations and natural selection.

New Mutations

Genetic alterations that occur for the first time in a DNA sequence, contributing to genetic variation and potentially to evolution.

Fitness

The genetic contribution of an individual to subsequent generations, often measured by the individual's reproductive success compared to others in the population.

Influenza Virus

A highly contagious viral infection that attacks the respiratory system, causing symptoms like fever, cough, and aches.