The Use of "Suicide" Genes in Genetically Modified Organisms Is

Question

The use of "suicide" genes in genetically modified organisms is designed to
A)prevent the growth of the modified organisms in the environment.
B)kill the modified organisms before they are released in the environment.
C)delete genes necessary for modified organism's growth.
D)provide for resistance of the modified organisms to pesticides.
E)provide a means to eliminate non-modified organisms.

Accepted Answer

The use of "suicide" genes in genetically modified organisms is designed to prevent the growth of the modified organisms in the environment. These genes cause the modified organism to die if specific conditions are not met, such as the absence of a certain nutrient or exposure to a particular chemical. This ensures that the modified organisms cannot survive and grow outside of controlled laboratory conditions.