Introduction to Fisheries Genetics Module 1 Quiz

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What is the primary purpose of using genetic markers in fisheries science?

To determine the water quality in fish habitats

To select fish for aquaculture operations

To identify the origin of individual fish (correct)

To study the behavior of fish populations

How does genetics contribute to the conservation of endangered fish species?

By determining the average size of fish populations

By regulating the temperature of fish habitats

By implementing strategies like captive breeding and genetic rescue (correct)

By studying the migration patterns of fish populations

In aquaculture, what is the primary purpose of using genetics?

To regulate the oxygen levels in fish farming ponds

To monitor the pH levels in aquaculture facilities

To study the social structures of fish populations

To selectively breed fish with desirable traits (correct)

What is the overarching purpose of fisheries genetics?

To study fish populations and improve fisheries management Signup and view all the answers

How do genetic markers contribute to setting appropriate catch limits?

They help identify the origin of individual fish Signup and view all the answers

What role does genetics play in preventing the overfishing of specific fish populations?

It helps in identifying which stocks are being exploited Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of aquaculture genetics?

To deal with issues of genetic variability and fitness in aquaculture Signup and view all the answers

Why is genetic diversity within fish populations essential?

To withstand environmental changes and resist disease outbreaks Signup and view all the answers

What does genetic techniques help reveal about fish populations?

The structure of fish populations Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered the father of modern genetics?

Gregor Mendel Signup and view all the answers

What did Gregor Mendel apply for experiments using pea plants?

Quantitative data analysis Signup and view all the answers

What did Nehemiah Grew report about plants' reproduction?

They reproduce sexually using pollen from male sex cells Signup and view all the answers

What was the theory proposed by Aristotle?

"Gemmules" were passed on through semen (pangenesis) Signup and view all the answers

What did Gregor Mendel's pea plant experiments demonstrate?

"Unit factors" control hereditary traits and separate during gamete formation Signup and view all the answers

What did Gregor Mendel's experiments disprove?

Hereditary traits are drawn from various parts of the male body and passed on through semen Signup and view all the answers

What did Aristotle's theory propose?

Gemmules were passed on through semen (pangenesis) Signup and view all the answers

Introduction to Fisheries Genetics Module 1 Quiz

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