A gene for human growth hormone (HGH) production is taken from human DNA and inserted into a bacterial plasmid. Which statement explains why bacteria are used as host organisms for creating recombinant DNA in this example? Question 4 options:

They provide the HGH production gene that can be inserted into a human cell.

They digest the gene and metabolize the nucleotides into HGH.

They replicate quickly, with each cell producing HGH.

They can be injected directly into patients to produce HGH.

Which best describes red blood cells? a. they are colorless b. they protect against disease-carrying microorganisms c. they transport oxygen throughout the body d. they aid in blood clotting

Why is excretion necessary to maintain homeostasis?

Fruit bats in central america eat bananas and other fruits. banana plants rely on bats for pollination. what would be the most likely consequence on the banana crop if fruit bats were eliminated from the area? the banana crop would increase because bats would stop eating the crops. the banana crop would decrease because bats would no longer pollinate the crops. the banana crop would remain constant because bees would replace the bats. the banana crop would remain constant because the plants would adapt using asexual reproduction.