Biologist Dr. Amy Park argues that synthetic biology will fundamentally transform human existence by enabling the redesign of life itself.
Which technological assessment would best support Park's transformative claim?
Biotechnology is advancing
Scientists study DNA
Synthetic biologists have created fully synthetic genomes, organisms with novel amino acids, and cells performing programmable functions; costs are dropping 50% annually—approaching the capability to design organisms from scratch for any purpose
Regulations govern research
Correct Answer: C
Choice C is the best answer. Demonstrated capabilities + exponential cost trends proves trajectory toward fundamental capability.
đź’ˇ Strategy: Transformative claims need current achievements plus trajectory toward broader capability.