Ultraviolet radiation causes mutations in the DNA of skin cells that have been exposed to the Sun. Will such mutations have any effect on future offspring?
a
yes, because skin cells play an important role in reproduction
b
yes, because DNA is passed on from parent to offspring
c
no, because the changes have no effect on the gametes of the parents
d
no, because offspring are immune to changes in parental DNA
Question 19
Which of the following statements are true with regard to recombinant DNA? (Select correct two responses)
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a
Recombinant DNA can be used to create a transgenic organism.
b
Recombinant DNA cis only found in prokaryotic cells.
c
Recombinant DNA is used to produce a huge variety of cleaning products.
d
Recombinant DNA is produced by putting together DNA from at least two sources.
a. Recombinant DNA can be used to create a transgenic organism.
d. Recombinant DNA is produced by putting together DNA from at least two sources.