Bacteria were some of the first organisms to be genetically modified
because they
have a
relatively small genome and reproduce quickly. all of the following are
reasons to study and modify a bacterial cell's genome for beneficial uses except
a. to determine genes that code for toxins against other bacterial cells to make
antibiotics from thes
e toxins.
b. to determine the genes that code for proteins such as those used to produce
insulin in large amounts.
c. to modify bacteria into an infectious form that has the ability to
mutate quickly.
d. to use bacteria cells as a vector to add genes that
code for useful products.