What is gene splicing? What are its uses?
What will be an ideal response?
In gene splicing, DNA from one organism is spliced into the genetic material of another organism to produce some new characteristics in the host or even a novel form of life. Gene splicing has been used, for example, to produce large quantities of insulin and interferon, used in the treatment of diabetes and cancer, respectively. This is done by introducing human genes that govern the natural production of insulin or interferon into a bacterium that is then induced by this new genetic material to produce insulin or interferon.
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Religious groups are noticeably involved with social control in their
a. use of force. b. application of ridicule. c. ostracism techniques. d. use of guidelines for behavior and punishments for disobedience.
Outliers were poor whites who engaged in terrorist activities against the freed slaves after the Civil War
a. true b. false
Which of the following best describes the kind of work and benefits assumed by the working poor?
a. full-time employment with health benefits b. part-time employment with health benefits c. marginal employment as temps, subs, part-timers, or contracted or contingent laborers with health benefits d. marginal employment as temps, subs, part-timers, or contracted or contingent laborers without health benefits
All of the following are positive aspects of celebrity culture EXCEPT:
a. watching talented people be rewarded can inspire you to cultivate your own talents. b. there are many more opportunities to be famous now. c. it gives us a common vocabulary. d. it gives people things to discuss with each other.