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What is the first step of genetic engineering?

• Cloning a gene that controls the trait.

• Transformation, inserting the gene into the cells

• Locating an organism with a specific trait and extracting its DNA.

• Locating the part or organ the promoter that is active.

What do veterinarians do with the animals for the animals they care for? Choose all that apply.

• diagnose and treat illness

• teach owner preventive health care

• vaccination

• all of the given

What profession might study ways to genetically engineer crops so they are more drought resistant and can be grown different areas around the world?

• agronomist

• microbiologist

• agricultural engineer

• biologist

It is the complete set of DNA in an organism, including all genes.

• genetically modified organism

• DNA

• genome

• Green fluorescent protein

An agricultural engineer looks at problems within the agricultural community and develops solutions to solve these problems. Urban cities have very little space to use for growing fresh food even through the demand for fresh food is high. Which of the following solutions might an agricultural engineer provide?

• Window containers for growing food

• Rooftop gardens for growing food

• Patio containers for growing food

• all of the given

Which of the following is NOT a job performed by an agronomist?

• Determining which crops grow best together

• Finding a way to farm that maximizes the environmental impact

• Determining the overall quality of the soil

• Finding the best fertilizer to use with particular crops