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1. Introduction to Genetics51m
2. Mendel's Laws of Inheritance3h 37m
3. Extensions to Mendelian Inheritance2h 41m
4. Genetic Mapping and Linkage2h 28m
5. Genetics of Bacteria and Viruses1h 21m
6. Chromosomal Variation1h 48m
7. DNA and Chromosome Structure56m
8. DNA Replication1h 10m
9. Mitosis and Meiosis1h 34m
10. Transcription1h 0m
11. Translation58m
12. Gene Regulation in Prokaryotes1h 19m
13. Gene Regulation in Eukaryotes44m
14. Genetic Control of Development44m
15. Genomes and Genomics1h 50m
16. Transposable Elements47m
17. Mutation, Repair, and Recombination1h 6m
18. Molecular Genetic Tools19m
- Genetic Cloning
  9m
- Methods for Analyzing DNA
  9m
19. Cancer Genetics29m
- Overview of Cancer
  21m
- Cancer Mutations
  7m
20. Quantitative Genetics1h 26m
21. Population Genetics50m
- Hardy Weinberg
  19m
- Allelic Frequency Changes
  31m
22. Evolutionary Genetics29m

3. Extensions to Mendelian Inheritance

Overview of interacting Genes

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3. Extensions to Mendelian Inheritance

Overview of interacting Genes

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Which of the following best describes the role of genetically engineered bacteria in the production of alternative fuels?

They are designed to break down plastics into reusable monomers.

They are modified to express enzymes that convert biomass into biofuels such as ethanol or biodiesel.

They are engineered to increase the efficiency of solar panels.

They are used to directly extract fossil fuels from underground reserves.

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Understand the context of genetically engineered bacteria in biotechnology, focusing on their ability to produce useful substances through metabolic processes.

Recognize that alternative fuels like ethanol and biodiesel are often produced from biomass, which consists of organic materials such as plant matter.

Identify that genetically engineered bacteria can be modified to express specific enzymes that break down complex biomass into simpler molecules that can be converted into biofuels.

Compare the options given and note that bacteria breaking down plastics or increasing solar panel efficiency do not directly relate to biofuel production.

Conclude that the best description is bacteria engineered to express enzymes converting biomass into biofuels, as this aligns with their role in producing alternative fuels.