In One Lab, a Gene from Tomato That Encodes for a Protein

question 127

Multiple Choice

In one lab, a gene from tomato that encodes for a protein that increases heat tolerance is transformed into a yeast host.In the same lab, a gene from cows that encodes for a protein that produces a milk protein is transformed into a bacterial host.Which would be considered a transgene?

• A) Only the tomato gene in the yeast host
• B) Only the cow gene in the bacterial host
• C) The tomato gene in its natural tomatoes
• D) Both the tomato gene in the yeast host and the cow gene in the tomato host
• E) Both the tomato gene in its natural tomatoes and in the yeast host

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Definitions:

Herbicide-Tolerant Weeds

Weeds that have developed resistance to herbicides, making them difficult to control in agricultural settings.

Herbicide-Tolerant Plants

Genetically modified or selectively bred plants that possess the ability to survive and reproduce after exposure to herbicides aimed at killing weeds.

Transgenic Crops

Plants that have been genetically modified by inserting DNA from a different species to express desired traits such as pest resistance or increased yield.

Pest-Resistant

Refers to plants or organisms that have inherent qualities allowing them to repel or withstand damage from pests.