Which of the following is a possible use for transgenic organisms?
A) bacteria that degrade oil
B) corn plants that are resistant to herbicides
C) cattle that secrete therapeutic proteins into their milk
D) carrots that produce influenza virus proteins that can be used as vaccines
E) All of the above describe possible uses of transgenic organisms.

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Transgenic organisms are genetically modified to express new traits. A) bacteria can be engineered to degrade oil for environmental cleanup, B) corn can be modified for herbicide resistance to improve crop yields, C) cattle can be engineered to produce therapeutic proteins in their milk for medical treatments, and D) carrots can be modified to produce influenza virus proteins for use in vaccines. All these applications are within the realm of possibilities for transgenic organisms.

Which of the Following Is a Possible Use for Transgenic