Genetic engineering is the manipulation of genes using cloning and transformation to change the gene structure. Genetic engineering has many positive outcomes. For example,
A) gene therapy might cure one defect while creating another.
B) genetic modification of foods can increase their medicinal value.
Eliminate
C) increasing the taste of crops while decreasing the nutritional value.
D) gene transfers of resistance genes increase possibility of disease agent
I think it's D
I agree.
It's B
To determine the correct answer, let's review the options and eliminate the incorrect ones:
A) Gene therapy might cure one defect while creating another.
This option is not a positive outcome of genetic engineering as it suggests that gene therapy could have unintended negative consequences. Therefore, it is not the correct answer.
B) Genetic modification of foods can increase their medicinal value.
This option indicates a positive outcome of genetic engineering, as it states that modifying the genes of foods can enhance their medicinal properties. Therefore, it is a potential correct answer and should not be eliminated.
C) Increasing the taste of crops while decreasing the nutritional value.
This option suggests a negative outcome of genetic engineering as it implies that enhancing the taste of crops could lead to a reduction in their nutritional value. Therefore, it is not the correct answer.
D) Gene transfers of resistance genes increase the possibility of disease agents.
This option also suggests a negative outcome of genetic engineering, as it implies that the transfer of resistance genes could potentially increase the risk of disease agents. Therefore, it is not the correct answer.
After the elimination process, we are left with option B: Genetic modification of foods can increase their medicinal value. This option states a positive outcome of genetic engineering and aligns with the overall positive impact often associated with genetic engineering.
Thus, the correct answer is B) genetic modification of foods can increase their medicinal value.