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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #5347 Pharming
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‘Pharming’  comes  from  joining  the  words  farming  and  pharmaceuticals.  Pharming  uses  farm  animals  to  produce  drugs  which  can  help  with  certain  illnesses  and  medical  conditions.  It  involves  changing  the  DNA  of    farm  animals  such  as  goats  or  cows.  A  new  piece  of  DNA  is  added  to  the  animal's  own  genes  to  make  human  proteins  which  can  act  as  medicines.  Every  animal  begins  life  as  a  single  cell  that  divides  over  and  over  until  the  animal  is  fully  .  If  the  DNA  is  added    it  starts  dividing,  it  will  be  in  every  cell.  More  to  the  point,  the  gene  will  automatically  be  passed  on  to  any  future    of  that  animal.  Once  one  transgenic  animal  has  been  successfully  raised,  it  should  be  possible  to  produce  an    number  of  genetically  identical  animals  quickly.  The  drugs  can  then  be  collected  through  the  animal’s  milk  without  any  harm  to  the  animal  itself.  The  process  provides  an  affordable  and  accessible  method  of  drug  delivery  in  the  world’s  rural  regions.

grown identity common before prepared rare babies unlimited

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Correct answer: common

Explanation: The word 'common' fits grammatically as it describes the type of farm animals being referred to. In this context, it indicates that these animals are frequently used in pharming, which aligns with the overall topic of the passage.

Meaning: 'Common' refers to something that is usual or frequently encountered.

Wrong options:

  • rare: 'Rare' means infrequently found or occurring, which contradicts the context of using widely available farm animals.
  • identity: 'Identity' refers to the characteristics or qualities of a person or thing, which does not fit the context of describing animals.
  • grown: 'Grown' is a past participle that describes the state of development but does not appropriately describe the type of animals in this context.
  • prepared: 'Prepared' means made ready for use, which does not apply to the classification of farm animals.
  • before: 'Before' is a preposition indicating time, which does not fit as a descriptor for farm animals.
  • babies: 'Babies' refers to young offspring, which does not describe the type of animals used in pharming.
  • unlimited: 'Unlimited' means without limits, which does not describe the type of farm animals in this context.
Correct answer: grown

Explanation: The word 'grown' is the past participle of 'grow,' which fits grammatically as it describes the state of the animal after it has developed from a single cell. This aligns with the context of discussing the life cycle of the animal.

Meaning: 'Grown' refers to having developed or matured.

Wrong options:

  • common: 'Common' describes the type of animals but does not fit the context of their developmental stage.
  • identity: 'Identity' refers to characteristics and does not relate to the growth process of animals.
  • prepared: 'Prepared' means made ready, which does not apply to the developmental state of the animals.
  • before: 'Before' is a preposition indicating time, which does not describe the state of the animals.
  • babies: 'Babies' refers to young animals, which does not fit as it describes a stage prior to being fully developed.
  • unlimited: 'Unlimited' means without limits, which does not describe the growth stage of the animals.
Correct answer: before

Explanation: The word 'before' is a preposition that indicates the timing of when the DNA is added relative to the cell division. It fits grammatically and contextually, as it specifies that the DNA must be added prior to the division process.

Meaning: 'Before' indicates a time prior to a specified event.

Wrong options:

  • common: 'Common' does not fit as it describes the type of animals rather than a timing aspect.
  • rare: 'Rare' refers to something infrequent, which does not relate to the timing of DNA addition.
  • grown: 'Grown' is a past participle that describes a state of development, not a timing reference.
  • prepared: 'Prepared' means made ready, which does not indicate a timing relationship.
  • babies: 'Babies' refers to young animals and does not relate to the timing of DNA addition.
  • unlimited: 'Unlimited' means without limits, which does not pertain to the timing of the process.
Correct answer: babies

Explanation: The word 'babies' refers to the young offspring of the animal, fitting grammatically as it describes the next generation that will inherit the gene. This aligns with the context of discussing genetic transmission.

Meaning: 'Babies' refers to the young or offspring of animals.

Wrong options:

  • common: 'Common' describes the type of animals but does not fit as a term for their offspring.
  • rare: 'Rare' means infrequently found, which does not apply to the offspring of the animals.
  • grown: 'Grown' describes a state of development and does not refer to young animals.
  • prepared: 'Prepared' means made ready, which does not relate to the offspring of the animals.
  • before: 'Before' is a preposition indicating time, which does not describe the young of the animals.
  • unlimited: 'Unlimited' means without limits, which does not describe the offspring of the animals.
Correct answer: unlimited

Explanation: The word 'unlimited' fits grammatically as it describes the potential quantity of genetically identical animals that can be produced. This aligns with the context of discussing the scalability of pharming.

Meaning: 'Unlimited' means without limits or restrictions.

Wrong options:

  • common: 'Common' describes the type of animals but does not fit the context of quantity.
  • rare: 'Rare' means infrequently found, which contradicts the idea of producing many identical animals.
  • identity: 'Identity' refers to characteristics and does not relate to the quantity of animals produced.
  • grown: 'Grown' describes a state of development and does not pertain to the number of animals.
  • prepared: 'Prepared' means made ready, which does not describe the quantity of animals produced.
  • before: 'Before' is a preposition indicating time, which does not relate to the number of animals.
  • babies: 'Babies' refers to young animals and does not describe the potential quantity of production.

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