Basic Science Discoveries Often Lead to the Development of Technology

Multiple Choice

Basic science discoveries often lead to the development of technology, and the development of technology often leads to new scientific discoveries. Which of the following is not an accurate pairing of a technology and a discovery?

A) measurement of atmospheric CO₂ and understanding of climate change
B) sequencing of genomes and understanding evolutionary relationships among organisms
C) genetic engineering and creation of new drugs
D) invention of the microscope and creation of evolutionary trees