How can DNA barcoding help to prevent disease?  Check all that apply.

A. Animals that are necessary to perpetuate the life cycle of disease causing insects can be quickly identified.
B. Genes for pesticide resistance can be quickly identified.
C. Insects that are known to directly cause disease can be quickly identified.
D. Genes that are necessary for the ability of insects to cause disease can be quickly identified.


Answer:
A. Animals that are necessary to perpetuate the life cycle of disease causing insects can be quickly identified.

C. Insects that are known to directly cause disease can be quickly identified.

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