Aspects such as genetic engineering have allowed for
engineering of transgenic organisms such as bacteria to produce bioproducts
such as insulin to addresses medical disorders
such as diabetes. Another is the innovation of whole-genome sequencing that allows researchers
to determine genetic predisposition of a particular person to particular diseases.
The correct answer is: [B]: "decreased" .
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<u>Note</u>:
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In a graph of "coal reserves in the United States" vs. "time" ;
→ the "time" is the "independent variable" that belongs on the "x-axis" .
→ The quantity or amount of "coal reserves in the United States" is the "dependent variable" that belongs on the "y-axis" .
If the graph "slopes downward" ; this would indicate a "decrease" in the amount/quantity of "coal reserves" over "time" .
→ As the value of "x" increases — "time" increases — and; as "x" increases, the value of "y" {the amount/quantity of "coal reserves"} decreases.
→ This would be represented by a "downward sloping" graph;
→ and, among the answer choices given, could indicate that coal production:
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→ "decreased" ;
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→ which is: Answer choice: [B]: "decreased" .
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