7 Questions
What is the main difference between selective breeding and genetic engineering?
Selective breeding focuses on choosing desired traits in offspring, while genetic engineering involves directly changing an organism's DNA.
What is the purpose of gene cloning?
To produce copies of genes or DNA segments
What term is used to describe genetically modified organisms produced through direct DNA manipulation?
GMOs
What is a common vector used in gene cloning?
Bacteria
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?
Cloning
Which type of cloning was involved in the creation of Dolly the sheep?
Reproductive Cloning
What is an example of a trait that fish have been selectively bred for?
Increased size
Test your knowledge on selective breeding, the process where desired traits are chosen for the next generation of offspring by selectively breeding organisms with those traits. Learn about how fish, dairy cows, and chickens have been selectively bred for specific characteristics.
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