Which of the Following Conditions Is an Example of How

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following conditions is an example of how genetic engineering is currently used to increase food production?

• A) Genetically modified plants have been developed that are resistant to herbicides.
• B) Genetically modified plants have been developed which contain a gene that confers a natural resistance to certain insects.
• C) Hormones are given to cows to increase milk production.
• D) Genetically modified plants have been developed which are resistant to frost.
• E) All of these are examples of genetic engineering in agriculture.

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitters

Chemical substances in the nervous system that transmit signals from one neuron to another across synapses.

Chemical Messengers

Substances in the body that transmit signals from one cell to another, typically hormones and neurotransmitters.

Sodium/Potassium Pumps

A type of active transport mechanism that moves sodium ions out of and potassium ions into cells, essential for maintaining cellular function and homeostasis.

Receptor Sites

Specific locations on the surface of a cell or within a cell where molecules such as hormones, neurotransmitters, or drugs can bind to elicit a physiological response.