Which Statement is True

Question

Which statement is true?  
A) There is no danger involved in recombinant DNA research in humans.
B) There is no danger involved in recombinant DNA research in bacteria.
C) There is no danger in releasing recombinant organisms into the environment.
D) Stringent safety rules make the use of recombinant DNA research possible.
E) Stringent safety rules make the use of recombinant DNA research impossible.

Accepted Answer

Stringent safety rules have been developed to ensure that recombinant DNA research is carried out without causing harm to humans or the environment. These rules are enforced by regulatory agencies such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Therefore, the use of recombinant DNA research is possible only with strict adherence to safety rules. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect as they imply that recombinant DNA research is completely safe, which is not true.