Which of the following would not be considered genetic engineering?
genes are changed in fruit to make it grow larger
a gene is observed that causes mental defects
a gene is turned off that causes physical defects
a gene is changed to cause plants to be more drought resistant

Awic dietitian is meeting with a client who has an infant and a young child. the mother says that the young child is a very picky eater and will only eat crackers and juice. the health worker notices that the child's hair is brittle, his nails tear easily, and the skin inside his lower eyelids is very pale. these are all signs of iron deficiency.

Multicellular organisms use cell division, mitosis, for growth and the maintenance and repair of cells and tissues. single-celled organisms may use cell division as their method of reproduction. regardless of the reason for mitosis, the process ensures genetic continuity. what is the step in the cell cycle that ensure genetic continuity?

Which statement describes a way in which the digestive and excretory systems work together? a. the nephrons absorb nutrients from food going to the large intestine. b. the excretory system balances blood gases in the small intestine. c. the intestinal villi filter blood and send wastes to the bladder. d. the excretory system balances the salts and water obtained from digested food