Consider the following statement: Geneticists working in genetic recombination are technological optimists. In your explanation, discuss why this statement is true. Describe genetic recombination and technological optimists, and provide supporting evidence.
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Genetic recombination involves removing specific genes from one organisms and inserting them into another. This type of technology allows for many advantages. Someone who sees the positive benefits of this technology would be a technological optimist. Scientists working in this field would obviously see the benefits; opponents would most likely not be those in the field of genetic engineering. There are many benefits including: improved crops (yield, pest and disease resistance, salt tolerance, etc.), vaccines could be placed in foods like bananas and potatoes, insulin and other hormones can be mass-produced relatively cheaply.
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Using the data in Figure 43-2, calculate the recurrence interval for Cache Creekâs streamflow for the years 1990, 1997, 2003, and 2013. Once you have calculated the recurrence intervals, fill in your answers below and in Figure 43-2 (round your answers to 1 decimal place).
1990: ______ years 1997: ______ years 2003: ______ years 2013: ______ years
Given this value, determine the relief from Dunning Slough in the north to Perch Slough in the south.
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?Match the term with the correct description.
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