Question

which most directly describes a benefit of using dna technology in medicine?
○ medicine can be produced in mass quantities.
○ medicine can be distributed at a reduced cost.
○ medicines have fewer side effects.
○ medicines are resistant to antibiotics.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Mass production is more about manufacturing scale, not a direct benefit of DNA tech in medicine's nature.
• Option 2: Reduced distribution cost is related to logistics, not DNA tech's direct impact on medicine.
• Option 3: DNA technology (like gene - targeted drugs) can develop medicines that target specific biological pathways, reducing non - target interactions and thus fewer side effects. This is a direct benefit of using DNA tech in medicine.
• Option 4: Medicines being resistant to antibiotics is incorrect; we want antibiotics to work on pathogens, and this is not a benefit of DNA tech in medicine.

Answer:

C. Medicines have fewer side effects.