Chapter 10 PowerPoint Flashcards
Each cell in your body (except ______ and _______) has the same DNA.
Sperm and Egg
Each cell in your body (except sperm and egg) has the same _____.
DNA
Cells express different _____ based on their functions.
genes
Plants and animals have been modified by humans for thousands of years.
True
_______ ________: is selective breeding where humans choose desired traits.
Artificial Selection
Artificial Selection:
Genes are not moved between _________.
Organisms
Artificial Selection:
Frequency of _____ in population is changed over generations.
alleles
Genetically modified foods contain about 85% of U.S. _____ and _____.
corn and soy
Processed foods contain GM products
1.
2.
3.
- corn syrup
- soy
- vegetable oils
Formed by the incorporation of a gene from one organism into the genome of another species.
Transgenic organism
Transgenic Organisms are also called _____ ______ _____.
genetically modified organism (GMO)
- Increase shelf life
- Increase crop yield
- Increase nutritional value
are all reasons to ______________.
Modify plant crops
Tomatoes ripen more slowly.
Increase shelf life
Plants resist pesticides and herbicides
farmers may use less chemicals on crops
Increase Crop Yield
Golden rice produces beta-carotene
Increase nutritional value