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The Basis of DNA Technology — Quiz

Question 10 • Biology

Which best illustrates the importance of DNA technology?

Answer
A
a dog that has a mechanical limb
B
a potato plant that is modified to resist pests
C
a flower that has a pattern designed by people
D
an elephant calf that has a mutation in its DNA

Explanation

DNA technology can deliberately alter an organism’s genetic material to give it a useful trait. Modifying a potato plant so it resists pests is an example of using that technology. A mechanical limb is not a change to DNA, and a naturally occurring mutation is not necessarily the result of DNA technology.

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