The First Historical Record of Biotechnology Was

question 56

Multiple Choice

The first historical record of biotechnology was:

• A) the discovery of penicillin by Alexander Fleming
• B) the use of bacteria in producing hormones such as insulin
• C) the use of genetic engineering in production of vaccines by plants
• D) the use of microorganisms in the manufacture of bread, alcohol, and dairy products
• E) the discovery of DNA's double-helix structure and the genetic code

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Definitions:

Nitrogen

A chemical element with symbol N and atomic number 7, essential for all living organisms as it is a key component of amino acids and nucleic acids.

Electrons

Particles within atoms that carry a negative electrical charge and serve as the main conductors of electrical current in solids.

Covalent Bonds

A type of chemical bond involving the sharing of electron pairs between atoms, which results in a stable balance of attractive and repulsive forces between atoms.

Atom

The basic unit of a chemical element, consisting of a nucleus of protons and neutrons, with electrons orbiting around it.