Bacteria were some of the first organisms to be genetically modified because they have a relatively small genome and reproduce quickly. All the following are reasons to study and modify a bacterial cell's genome for beneficial uses except

Question

a
to modify bacteria into an infectious form that has the ability to mutate quickly.
b
to determine genes that code for toxins against other bacterial cells to make antibiotics from these toxins.
c
to determine the genes that code for proteins such as those used to produce insulin in large amounts.
d
to use bacteria cells as a vector to add genes that code for useful products.

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

a - to modify bacteria into an infectious form that has the ability to mutate quickly.

This option does not align with beneficial uses of studying and modifying bacterial genomes. The other options focus on beneficial applications such as developing antibiotics, producing insulin, and using bacteria as vectors for gene delivery, which are all constructive and aimed at improving health and technology. Option 'a', however, suggests creating harmful infectious forms, which is not a desirable goal in genetic modification.