Bacteria, Plants, and Animals Have All Been Used to Create

question 5

Multiple Choice

Bacteria, plants, and animals have all been used to create transgenic forms that are useful in

• A) producing high-yield tomato plants.
• B) creating pest-resistant versions of corn.
• C) cleaning up oil spills.
• D) generating pharmaceuticals.
• E) producing new types of high-yield beef.

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Definitions:

Low-birthweight

A term referring to babies who are born weighing less than 2,500 grams (5 pounds, 8 ounces), which can lead to health and development issues.

Malnutrition

A condition resulting from eating a diet in which one or more nutrients are either not enough or are too much, causing health problems.

Obesity

A medical condition characterized by excessive body fat that increases the risk of health problems such as heart disease and diabetes.