Which of the Following Statements Is NOT True About Transgenic

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is NOT true about transgenic organisms?

• A) Transgenic plants carry a gene from another species.
• B) Transgenic organisms can potentially help produce unlimited amounts of specific proteins.
• C) Proteins can be extracted from transgenic organisms for use in treating disease.
• D) Transgenic animals can serve as animal models for human diseases.
• E) The only transgenic organisms produced so far have been plants.

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Definitions:

Trophic Category

A classification of organisms based on their feeding positions and energy sources within an ecosystem.

Decomposer

Heterotroph that feeds on organic remains by breaking them down into smaller, absorbable subunits.

Mushrooms

Fungi that produce a distinctive fruiting body, often edible and used in cooking, but some species are poisonous or have medicinal properties.

Producer

Autotroph. Organism that makes its own food using energy and nonbiological raw materials from the environment.