Scientists Working to Produce a Transgenic Rice Plant Containing a Fish

Multiple Choice

Scientists working to produce a transgenic rice plant containing a fish gene that codes for an antifreeze protein are most likely trying to

A) determine if fish genes can survive in plants.
B) produce a rice plant that grows at colder temperatures.
C) produce a rice plant that speeds up the growth of ice crystals in freezing weather.
D) produce a rice plant that undergoes cold-hardening more quickly.
E) produce a rice plant that is more suitable for high temperature ranges.