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________ is the use of genes for treating human genetic disorders. A. Gene thera

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Question

________ is the use of genes for treating human genetic disorders.

A. Gene therapy

B. Pharmacogenomics

C. Genetics

D. Recombinant DNA technology

Selective breeding involves ________.

A. Combining sperm and egg cells from different species to produce hybrid organisms

B. Genetic engineering of animals and plants to improve growth characteristics

C. Mating organisms with desirable characteristics

D. The use of fermentation to produce biotechnology products

________ is the use of living organisms or their products to clean up the environment, improve human health, and provide more nutritious and disease-free food.

A. Genetic engineering

B. Biotechnology

C. Bioremediation

D. Biodegradation

Living indicators of chemical pollution are called:

A. Detergents

B. Biosensors

C. Pesticides

D. POPs

Bioventing is the process that increases the available oxygen by adding:

A. Air or hydrogen peroxide to naturally occurring organisms that break down pollutants

B. Pesticides to avoid the growth of undesirable organisms

C. Water to the recycling material to provide the organisms with a humid medium

D. Organic chemicals that contain Potassium Phosphate

A. Gene therapy

B. Pharmacogenomics

C. Genetics

D. Recombinant DNA technology

Explanation / Answer

1. A. Gene therapy.

2.C. Mating organisms with desirable characteristics.

3. B. Biotechnology.

4. B. Biosensors.

5.

Air or hydrogen peroxide to naturally occurring organisms that break down pollutants

Air or hydrogen peroxide to naturally occurring organisms that break down pollutants