Hw Flashcards
What’s selective breeding
When humans artificially select the plants or animals that are going to breed so that the genes for particular characteristics remain in the population. Organisms are selectively bred to develop features that are useful or attractive.
What’s genetic engineering
Involves modifying an organisms genome to introduce desirable characteristics.
What are the risks of genetic engineering
Affect food chains or human health.
Many GM embryos don’t survive.
What are the benefits of genetic engineering.
Increase crop yield.
Produce human insulin.
What are the risks of selective breeding
Can cause health problems
More chance of inheriting harmful genetic defects.
Reduces gene pool.
What are the benefits of selective breeding
Produces offspring with desirable characteristics.
Name the kingdoms
Protists Prokaryotes Fungi Plants Animals
Name the domains
Bacteria
Archaea
Eukarya
