A scientist takes some of the genes from one organism and places them into another organism in order to express a desired trait. What is this process called? A.
genetic engineering
B.
gene pooling
C.
genetic flow
D.
gene mapping

Sampling lake water for microscopic organisms is not as easy as it sounds when you want to both count and identify species. in a given water sample, your bacteria of choice can be rare or difficult to culture, particularly given the mixture of bacteria in a biofilm. which of the following culture media would be best for growing fecal coliforms when they are relatively less abundant than other bacteria in the lake? anaerobic culture medium enrichment culture medium complex culture medium basic culture medium

Ricardo notices that when he plays soccer in the rain, his ball does not seem to go as far after a kick. what is the best scientific question that ricardo could ask about this observation? is soccer better played in the rain or sun? how does rain affect the distance a soccer ball can travel? how does rain affect the speed of a soccer ball? is soccer affected by the rain?

What can be said about farmers in highly developed countries? a) they have little or no negative impact on the environment. b) they practice subsistence agriculture. c) they are able to incorporate polyculture into their farming practices. d) they utilize organic farming techniques on a regular basis. e) they rely on large amounts of energy from fossil fuels.