Genetic engineering of animals is done for the following benefits except

A. the production of human gene products for medical therapies.
B. the preservation of endangered animal species.
C. faster growth of food animals.
D. research into genes that cause genetic disorders in humans.
E. disease resistance in food animals.


Answer: B

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