The First Genetically Engineered Crop That Was Marketed in the U.S.was

question 47

Short Answer

The first genetically engineered crop that was marketed in the U.S.was a ________ modified for longer shelf life.

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Definitions:

Menopause

The period in a woman's life, typically occurring between 45 and 55 years old, when menstruation ceases.

Methylation

Methylation is the process by which methyl groups are added to certain nucleotides. Methylation is associated with altered gene expression, thereby reducing or eliminating the production of proteins or RNA molecules.

Gene Expression

The process by which information from a gene is used in the synthesis of a functional gene product, often a protein.

Methane Groups

Collections of organisms, typically microbes, involved in the production or consumption of methane, a potent greenhouse gas.