Which of the following is an outcome that could be produced by the application of the biotechnology as described?

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Which of the following is an outcome that could be produced by the application of the biotechnology as described?

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    A.

    using PCR to modify a crop plant for higher yields

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    B.

    introducing a recombinant DNA plasmid into a cell to trigger RNAi

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    C.

    identifying SNPs to match birth parents to an adopted child

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    D.

    using RT-PCR to generate copies of a gene to be expressed for insulin production

     

    An SNP is found associated with individuals who have diabetes. Which statement is true?

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      A.

      All individuals with the SNP will have diabetes.

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      B.

      The SNP codes for a faulty protein that causes the individual to have diabetes.

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      C.

      To identify the SNP in more individuals, they will need to have their genome sequenced.

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      D.

      The SNP may be linked to a gene that contributes to diabetes.

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