What is the difference between a genetically modified organism and a transgenic organism?

A. Nothing; they are the same.
B. A transgenic organism carries another organism inside of it, and a genetically modified organism does not.
C. A transgenic organism is a genetically modified organism that carries a gene from another species.
D. A genetically modified organism is a transgenic organism that carries a gene from another species.


C. A transgenic organism is a genetically modified organism that carries a gene from another species.

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Which of the following is not involved in ensuring the accuracy of replication of a cell's genetic information?

A) redundancy of double-stranded DNA B) repair enzymes C) precision of replication machinery D) DNA polymerase proofreading mechanism E) restriction endonucleases

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The plasma membranes of root hair cells contain a variety of protein transport channels through which specific ions are transported, even against large concentration gradients, by

A. carbohydrate pumps. B. water pumps. C. hydrogen ion pumps. D. root pumps. E. electron pumps.

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Which type of cell secretes antibodies into the blood?

A) Memory B) Cytotoxic T C) Helper T D) Plasma

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