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What is the main difference between selective breeding and genetic engineering?
What is the main difference between selective breeding and genetic engineering?
- Genetic engineering only deals with animals, while selective breeding is limited to plants.
- Selective breeding involves creating GMOs, while genetic engineering focuses on increasing the size of organisms.
- Selective breeding involves producing exact copies of organisms, while genetic engineering aims to increase growth rates.
- Selective breeding focuses on choosing desired traits in offspring, while genetic engineering involves directly changing an organism's DNA. (correct)
What is the purpose of gene cloning?
What is the purpose of gene cloning?
- To create tissues to replace injured tissues
- To produce copies of genes or DNA segments (correct)
- To produce copies of whole animals
- To produce embryonic stem cells for experiments
What term is used to describe genetically modified organisms produced through direct DNA manipulation?
What term is used to describe genetically modified organisms produced through direct DNA manipulation?
- Selectives
- GMOs (correct)
- Clones
- Biotechs
What is a common vector used in gene cloning?
What is a common vector used in gene cloning?
Which process involves removing genetic material from an egg cell and replacing it with the genetic material from another organism to create an identical copy?
Which process involves removing genetic material from an egg cell and replacing it with the genetic material from another organism to create an identical copy?
Which type of cloning was involved in the creation of Dolly the sheep?
Which type of cloning was involved in the creation of Dolly the sheep?
What is an example of a trait that fish have been selectively bred for?
What is an example of a trait that fish have been selectively bred for?