Breeding And DNA Flashcards
Which parent controls the gender of the offspring
Female
Organisms with desirable characteristics are breeded
Selective breeding
What do you call the change in the type number or order of bases on a piece of DNA
Mutations
What Are 3 types of mutations
Deletion insertion substitution
When one base is left out it is …
Deletion
When an extra base is added it is …
Insertion
When one base is exchanged for another …
Substitution
Any physical or chemical agent that causes a mutation in DNA is called
Mutages
3 examples of mutagens are …
Ultraviolet
Chemicals
Asbestos
When scientist manipulate individual genes with an organism is…
Genetic engineering
DNA finger print identifies the unique pattern of an individuals …
DNA