Question 31 pts

What is required to insert a new gene into a bacterium and for the bacterium to show the new trait? Select all that apply.



Group of answer choices

proteins

cellular processes

breeding program

biotechnology

1 answer

To insert a new gene into a bacterium and for the bacterium to show the new trait, the following options apply:

  • proteins (for expression of the new trait)
  • cellular processes (to facilitate the integration and expression of the new gene)
  • biotechnology (as it encompasses the methods used for gene insertion)

A breeding program is typically associated with the propagation of traits in organisms through natural selection and is not directly applicable to the insertion of genes in bacteria.