The Basis of DNA Technology

Question 1

What are some proposed advantages to utilizing DNA technology? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

crops engineered for pest resistance; the possibility of edible vaccines through genetically engineered foods; using genetically modified crops to clean heavy metal pollution

Question 2

What are some proposed disadvantages to utilizing DNA technology? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

reduced effectiveness of pesticides; gene transfer to nontarget organisms; unintended harm to other organisms

Question 3

What are the consequences to utilizing DNA technology in forensics? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

wrongful convictions as a result of human error with DNA fingerprinting; connecting parents to children through DNA testing; identifying suspects through DNA fingerprinting of DNA samples; backlogs of DNA samples

Question 4

What are the consequences to utilizing DNA technology in medicine? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

antibiotic resistance as a result of using antibiotic marker genes; xenotransplantation used to transplant organs from pigs to humans; new vaccine creation

Question 5

What did you include in your response? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Health concerns such as cancer, birth defects, and reproductive difficulties were documented.; DDT bioaccumulates, causing the environment to become toxic to organisms in the area.

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