What Is the Underlying Principle of Biotechnology

question 39

Multiple Choice

What is the underlying principle of biotechnology?

• A) All life is based on the same genetic code.
• B) Plant and animal genes are not interchangeable.
• C) Bacteria are the "workhorses" of the molecular world.
• D) Scientists need a strong moral code to work as genetic engineers.
• E) Selective breeding must be carefully controlled.

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Definitions:

Solvent

A substance that dissolves a solute, resulting in a solution; usually a liquid but can also be a solid or gas.

Water

A clear, flavorless, scentless, and almost invisible chemical compound that primarily makes up the waters of Earth's rivers, lakes, and seas.

Electronegativity

A measure of an atom's ability to attract and hold electrons, influencing the bond type and polarity among atoms.

Electrons

Subatomic particles with a negative charge, found in all atoms and playing essential roles in electricity, chemistry, and bonding.