CB4d Flashcards
1
Q
What is artificial selection
A
when humans choose certain organisms because they have useful characteristics
2
Q
what is selective breeding
A
breeding organisms with desired traits so the offspring has the desired trait
3
Q
name reasons why plants and animals are selectively bred for
A
disease resistance
yield ( how much useful product they make)
fast growth
flavour
coping with certain environmental conditions
4
Q
what is genetic engineering
A
changing the DNA of one organism, often by inserting genes from another.
much faster, but much more expensive
