Which one of the following is NOT a purpose of genetic modification?

Question by robin3784: Which one of the following is NOT a purpose of genetic modification?
a. create proteins used in vaccines (e.g.,hepatitis B vaccine)
b. remove antibiotic resistant plasmids from bacteria
c. create hormones such as insulin or human growth hormone
d. create multiple copies of a gene of interested
e. modify the characteristics of an organism


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Answer by V
d. Multiple copies of a gene cannot be created by "genetic modification" - they're amplified using a Polymerase Chain Reaction.

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Which of the following is not an example of a genetic modification in an organism?

Question by 123collegelife: Which of the following is not an example of a genetic modification in an organism?
a Corn with a built in fertilizer
b Strawberries which don't freeze
c Soybeans which are resistant to pathogens
d Cows which make human growth hormones

This question is stupid. I know what genetic modification is and these could all be examples of it....any ideas of which one is right???


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Answer by Alfred
I am pretty sure it is C, but don't quote me on it.

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Which of the following is not an example of a genetic modification in an organism?

Question by Frank: Which of the following is not an example of a genetic modification in an organism?
A) Corn with a built in fertilizer
B) Strawberries which don't freeze
C) Soybeans which are resistant to pathogens
D) Cows which make human growth hormones


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Answer by Horseagle
Read your text book! It's in there.

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