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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Applications of DNA Technology

Question 4 • Biology_A_IC

Which of the following is an example of biotechnology?

Answer
A
observing migration patterns of whales
B
genetically modifying soybeans to be resistant to insects
C
building an instrument to view microscopic organisms
D
sorting organisms into different categories

Explanation

Biotechnology uses living organisms or their biological processes to create or modify products. Genetically modifying soybeans so they resist insects applies that technology to a living organism, so it is biotechnology. The other choices involve observing, building equipment, or classifying organisms.

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