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BIOLOGY help please. 10 points to the best answers.?

So the semester ends in 5 days & i am so behind in my biology work. Please someone help.. I WILL give someone 10 points for the best answers. thanks ALOT. (6 QUESTIONS)

1. Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) is a bacterium that contains a gene that results in the production of a natural pesticide that kills insects. Genetic engineers have successfully inserted this Bt gene into the DNA of some corn varieties, allowing the corn to produce its own pesticide. What negative consequence could result from this technology? Highlight your answer.

A. Only corn that is resistant to the Bt gene will survive.

B. Individual insects that eat the genetically modified corn will develop resistance to Bt.

C. The genetically modified crops will insert this Bt gene into the DNA of humans that eat the corn.

D. Only Bt resistant insects will survive to reproduce, eventually producing a population of entirely resistant individuals.

2. The pesticide DDT was at one time referred to as a “miracle” pesticide. Its widespread use in the United States peaked in 1959, but then usage steadily declined until its ban in late 1972. Reasons for declining usage included increased insect resistance and public concern over potentially harmful environmental effects. How did this concern affect the field of agricultural science? Highlight your answer.

A. It led to the development of equally harmful herbicides.

B. It encouraged farmers to violate the ban and increase the use of DDT.

C. It led to the development of more effective, alternative pesticides.

D. It encouraged farmers to reduce the number of crops grown in their fields.

3. Significant progress has been made in the development of oxygen-carrying solutions that may replace whole blood. Describe two reasons why researchers are so interested in developing artificial blood to replace the use of whole blood.

Respond in the space provided in your Answer Document. (2 points)

4. Individuals suffering from debilitating and sometimes terminal diseases often advocate a more rapid development cycle for approving new drug treatments. If the development cycle is accelerated, describe one potential benefit and one potential hazard of treating a disease. (2 points)

5. When submitting research proposals to funding agencies, investigators must follow ethical guidelines. What information in a research proposal would be considered bogus and lead to rejection of the proposal? (highlight the correct answer)

A. plan for monitoring safety

B. estimates the number of participants required from the study.

C. data from experiments that have not been performed.

D. projected budget for equipment and laboratory personnel.

6 .Identify 2 potential hazards or 2 potential benefits of genetic engineering and explain each. (4 pts.)

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  • 8 years ago
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    1) D. Only Bt resistant insects will survive to reproduce, eventually producing a population of entirely resistant individuals.

    2) C. It led to the development of more effective, alternative pesticides.

    3) Lessens the need for donors, and doesn't clot as easily

    4) Benefit: Drug gets out quicker

    Hazard: Might not be tested, so harmful side effects can occur

    5) C. data from experiments that have not been performed.

    6) Leads to stronger crops, and the plants could have health benefits for humans.

  • 8 years ago

    1. D

    2. C

    3. This is a subjective question. If there isn't something your teacher is looking for, use your imagination. For example, transplants are one. And, blood goes bad after a while. If you have an artificial solution, you don't need to worry so much about it keeping.

    4. Benefit: Better chances of finding a treatment

    Hazard: More experimental drugs get to people without as much safety testing first

    5. C

    6. Benefits: Elimination of Genetic Disorders, and selecting for robustness.

    Hazard: Elimination of Genetic Diversity, and other unknown side-effects.

    Source(s): My head.
  • Anonymous
    8 years ago

    i mean COME ON its easy as hell i swear people get dumber and dumber everyday cant you comprehend this **** its SIMPLE ? Do you have turner syndrome or something ? girls are really stupid

  • 8 years ago

    No, I will not do your homework for you.

    Dum.b as.s bitc.h

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