Studies have been conducted on synthetic products, including DDT and estrogen. The use of these synthetic products has been discontinued due to increased risk of cancer and other health concerns. Genetic engineering has increasingly been used in cattle, crops, and pharmaceuticals. The long-term effects of genetic engineering have not been studied at this time. What risks, if any, are there to using genetic engineering in food and medicine?

Which of the following describes research that would be considered basic science? a. a farmer is trying to improve his crop yields by using a new kind of fertilizer. b. a college students is curious about the growth of desert pants in the presence of excess amounts of water. c. government officials are trying to prevent the spread of new strain of influenza virus. d. a doctor is trying to determine why a patient is feeling tried and sick. b.a college students is curious about the growth of desert pants in the presence of excess amount of water