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Consequences of DNA Technology — Quiz

Question 2 • Biology

When exposed to air, the flesh of apples turn brown. Arctic apples are a result of introducing an anti-browning gene in the apple’s genetic makeup. Which technology was most likely used to produce the anti-browning property of the Arctic apple?

Answer
A
half-life determination
B
xenotransplantation
C
Bt gene production
D
genetic engineering

Explanation

The anti-browning property was produced by changing the apple’s genetic makeup by introducing a gene that reduces browning. Using genes to give an organism a desired trait is genetic engineering. Half-life determination measures radioactive decay, xenotransplantation moves tissue or organs between species, and Bt gene production is associated with insect resistance.

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