Which of the Following Might Be the Best Use of Genetic

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following might be the best use of genetic engineering for counteracting the negative effects of salinization?

• A)Salt absorbing insects could be developed and set loose in regions of highly saline water resources.
• B)Sodium chloride could be engineered to be more soluble in water.
• C)Plants could be given a gene that turns them blue when they have absorbed too much salt.
• D)Genes from a salt-tolerant plant could be inserted into a desired crop plant.

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Definitions:

Periodic Inventories

An inventory system where the inventory count is conducted at specific intervals to determine the cost of goods sold and ending inventory levels.

Closing Inventories

The total value of unsold goods and materials that a company holds at the end of its financial year, which is recorded as a current asset in the balance sheet.

Product Obsolescence

Occurs when a product becomes outdated and is no longer needed or wanted by consumers, often due to technological advances.

Physical Deterioration

The gradual loss of an asset's functional utility or value due to wear and tear or aging.