A gene for disease resistance in fir trees is transferred to pine trees using modern DNA technology. How might this be economically helpful to tree farmers?
A. Abnormal pine tree growth would be eliminated.
B. Erosion of topsoil would no longer be a concern.
C. Pine trees would be safe from pine beetle attacks.
D. More pine trees would live to maturity, increasing lumber output.
Select your answer:
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Asexual Reproduction › ViewAll of the offspring of an organism have the same genetic material, which is identical to the parent organism. From this, we can conclude that this organism –
A. makes its own food
B. is unicellular
C. live in a marine habitat
D. reproduces asexually
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A. Fats
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C. Proteins
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