Why Might a Scientist Want to Transfer Genes Between Species

question 52

Multiple Choice

Why might a scientist want to transfer genes between species?

• A) to observe novel functions of that gene
• B) to restore function as the result of a genetic defect
• C) to increase the diversity of a species
• D) all of the above

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Definitions:

Cultural Diffusion

The process by which cultural beliefs, practices, and items spread from one society or culture to another.

Technological Determinism

The theory that technology is the principal factor driving societal changes and shaping societal structure and cultural values.

Globalization

The cultural and economic changes resulting from dramatically increased international trade and exchange in the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries.

Cultural Diffusion

The spread of cultural beliefs and social activities from one group to another, often leading to cultural assimilation or changes.