Scientists recently identified the function of three proteins in plants. The proteins regulate the production of fatty acids, which are found in fats and oils. Which question will most likely be asked about the results, leading to more investigations?
How are the proteins produced?
Are the plants nonrenewable resources?
How much energy do the fatty acids produce when they are burned as fuel?
How can the proteins be used to increase the amount of oil produced by a plant?

Question

Scientists recently identified the function of three proteins in plants. The proteins regulate the production of fatty acids, which are found in fats and oils. Which question will most likely be asked about the results, leading to more investigations?
How are the proteins produced?
Are the plants nonrenewable resources?
How much energy do the fatty acids produce when they are burned as fuel?
How can the proteins be used to increase the amount of oil produced by a plant?

aaronq · Answer

it depends on what the research is based on, if it's about biofuels then:
How much energy do the fatty acids produce when they are burned as fuel?