Biology- Manipulating Genes Flashcards
1
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What is selective breeding
A
The process by which humans breed plants and animals with particular genetic characteristics
2
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What are the steps of selective breeding
A
1) choose parents that best show the desired characteristics
2) breed them together
3) from the offspring, again choose those with the desired characteristics
4) continue over many generations
3
Q
What can selective breeding lead too
A
Inbreeding
- where some breeds are particularly prone to certain diseases and inherited defects
4
Q
What is genetic engineering
A
Changing the characteristics of an organism by introducing a gene from another organism
5
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What are genetically engineered crops called
A
Genetically modified crops
