What Has Genetic Engineering Been Used For

question 89

Multiple Choice

What has genetic engineering been used for?

• A)to create mice with altered genomes so we can model certain human diseases
• B)to produce a vaccine against hoof-and-mouth disease
• C)to create plants that are more resistant to certain pests or herbicides
• D)to induce bacteria to mass-produce human insulin

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Pressure

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Color Constancy

The perceptual property by which the color of an object appears the same under varying lighting conditions.

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