Applications of DNA Technology May Result in Negative Effects,including

question 16

Multiple Choice

Applications of DNA technology may result in negative effects,including

• A) triggering unwanted immune responses.
• B) creating too much of a cellular product.
• C) insertion into an incorrect location in a chromosome.
• D) triggering cancer.
• E) All answers are correct.

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Definitions:

Mirror Neuron

A neuron that fires both when an individual acts and when the individual observes the same action performed by another, thought to be involved in learning through imitation.

Specific Action

A particular or distinct deed or movement carried out with a purpose in mind.

Amygdala

A region of the brain involved in processing emotions such as fear, anger, and pleasure.

Recognizing Fear

The ability to identify and understand the emotion of fear in oneself or others, often as a survival mechanism.