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B13 - Variation And Evolution Flashcards

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1
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The Basic Characteristics of EVERY Individual are the result of the Genes that have Inherited from their __________.

A

Parents.

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What are Features of Inherited Genetic Information from Parents?

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  • Eye Colour
  • Nose Shape
  • Sex
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Some Differences between People are due to the ______________.

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Environment.

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What is Genetic Variation known as?

A

Nature.

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What is Environmental Variation known as?

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Nurture.

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Examples or Environmental Variation?

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  • Accent
  • Skin Colour
  • Hair Colour
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7
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Examples of Environmental AND Genetic Variation?

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  • Height

- Weight

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What is Mutation?

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A change in the DNA Code.

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Mutations can take place whenever Cells _________.

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Divide.

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10
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Many Mutations have NO EFFECT on the ______________ of an Organism.

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Phenotype.

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Some Mutations are SO HARMFUL that the Organism doesn’t __________.

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Survive.

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The Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection states that ALL Species or Living Things have ____________ from Simple Life Forms that First Developed more than 3 __________ Years Ago.

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Evolved…Billion…

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Evolution through Natural Selection produces Changes in the Inherited Characteristics of a Population over-time, that result in Organisms that are well-suited to their _________________.

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Environment.

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What are Variants?

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Changes in Genes.

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Individual Organisms within a Particular Species show a Wide Range of _____________ and Genetic Variation.

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Phenotype.

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Individuals with Characteristics most-suited to the _________________ are more likely to Survive to Breed successfully.

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Environment.

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The Alleles (Variants) that have Enabled Individuals to _________ are passed onto the next Generation.

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Survive.

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If Two Populations of One Species become so different they can no longer ________________ to Produce Fertile Offspring, they have formed Two New Species.

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Interbreed.

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When new Variants arise from a ____________, there may be a Relatively Rapid Change in a Species.

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Mutation.

20
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If Mutation gives an Organism an _____________ in the Changed Environment, making it more likely to Survive and Breed in the New Conditions, the New Allele will become common quite quickly.

A

Advantage.

21
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What are the Key Steps in Natural Selection?

A

Mutation Of A Gene –> Advantage To Survive –> Breed –> Pass On Genes

22
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You can Change Animals and Plants by _______________ Selecting which Members of a Group you want to Breed.

A

Artificially.

23
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What are Examples of Desired Characteristics in Selective Breeding?

A
  • Disease Resistant.

- Increased Food Production.

24
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Genetic Manipulation by Selective _____________ has Resulted in Animals and Plants with Strange Combinations of ________.

A

Breeding…Genes…

25
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Selective Breeding reduces the Number of ___________ in the Population.

A

Alleles.

26
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Inbreeding is where some Breeding Populations are so closely Bred that there is Little ______________, which causes certain Disease or Inherited _________.

A

Variation…Defects…

27
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Genetic Engineering involves Changing the Genetic ___________ of an Organism.

A

Material.

28
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What is involved with Genetic Engineering?

A

The Gene for a Desirable Characteristic is cut out of one Organism and Transferred to the Genetic Materials in the Cells of another Organism.

29
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Genetically Engineered Bacteria can be used on a Large Scale to make Quantities of Protein from other Organisms, such as:

A
  • Human Insulin.

- Human Growth Hormones.

30
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There is a Limit to the ___________ that Bacteria can make.

A

Proteins.

31
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Crops that have had their Genes Modified by Genetic Engineering Techniques are known as ______________ ____________ Crops (GM Crops).

A

Genetically Modified.

32
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Genetically Modified Crops (___ _____) often show Increased Yields.

A

GM Crops.

33
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GM Crops often have Improved _______________ to Insect Attack or Herbicides.

A

Resistance.

34
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Increasing Crop Yields is Extremely Important in Providing Food __________ for the World’s Human Population.

A

Security.

35
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Potatoes have been Genetically Modified to make more __________.

A

Starch.

36
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Sometimes, _______________ ____________ (GM) Crops contain Genes from a Completely Different __________.

A

Genetically Modified…Species…

37
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Genetic Engineering could possibly help Cure Inherited Human ____________.

A

Disorders.

38
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There are Benefits and Risks associated with Genetic Engineering in Agriculture and _____________.

A

Medicine.

39
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Genetically Engineered Micro-Organisms can make the Proteins Humans need in Large _____________ and in a very Pure Form.

A

Quantities.

40
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Scientists can Genetically Modify Mice so they Mimic Human ___________. These are useful to Developing Cures for Conditions ranging from Cancer to Diabetes.

A

Diseases.

41
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What are the Main Advantages of Genetic Engineering in Agriculture?

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  • Improved Growth Rates of Plants and Animals.
  • Increased Food-Value of Crops.
  • Crops can be Designed to Adapt to their Climate.
42
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Some People have _________ Objections to Genetic Engineering.

A

Ethical.

43
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Some People are Concerned about Eating Genetically Modified Food on Human _________.

A

Health.

44
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Genes from Genetically Modified Plants and Animals might spread into the ____________ of the Countryside, which is a Serious Concern.

A

Wildlife.

45
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People may want to Manipulate the Genes of their Future Children to make sure they are born __________, but the Concern is that we could get carried away and Produce ‘Designer’ Babies with High ________________ or Good Looks.

A

Healthy…Intelligence…

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