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Question 9 • Biology_A_IC

Why might scientists be interested in making transgenic organisms?

Answer
A
Transgenic organisms glow in the dark and provide a light source in dark places.
B
Transgenic organisms can produce a desired product that may benefit other organisms.
C
Transgenic organisms can be used to cut strands of DNA molecules into fragments.
D
Transgenic organisms can be used as a medium to transfer foreign DNA into a host cell.

Explanation

Scientists may create transgenic organisms to make useful products, such as medicines or other substances that benefit people or other organisms. This is why producing a desired product is a common goal of genetic engineering. Cutting DNA into fragments is done by restriction enzymes, while transferring DNA into a host cell is a separate step in the process.

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