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What does CRISPR stand for?
What does CRISPR stand for?
What is the primary purpose of PGD (Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis)?
What is the primary purpose of PGD (Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis)?
Which term describes a characteristic determined genetically, such as in children?
Which term describes a characteristic determined genetically, such as in children?
What is a common use for a scalpel in biological contexts?
What is a common use for a scalpel in biological contexts?
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What does the term 'game changer' refer to in a scientific context?
What does the term 'game changer' refer to in a scientific context?
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Which of the following organisms is specifically called a 'transgenic' organism?
Which of the following organisms is specifically called a 'transgenic' organism?
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What can the misuse of biotechnology lead to, in terms of ethical considerations?
What can the misuse of biotechnology lead to, in terms of ethical considerations?
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How does genomics differ from general genetics?
How does genomics differ from general genetics?
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What role do chromosomes play in an organism?
What role do chromosomes play in an organism?
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What does it mean to 'steer' in the context of evolutionary processes?
What does it mean to 'steer' in the context of evolutionary processes?
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Study Notes
Unnatural Selection
- Scientists are changing genetic traits in plants and animals
- CRISPR is a new gene-editing method, simple and easily applicable to humans
- Evolution is the process of change in plants and animals over time
- Steer: control the direction of change (e.g., evolution driven by survival)
- Upend: dramatically change something (often in a positive way)
- Alter: to modify something, including different species
- Species: group of similar animals/plants that can reproduce
- Transgenic: organisms with genetic material from different species
- Fluorescent: glowing brightly (e.g., jellyfish)
- CRISPR: a powerful genome editing tool that is faster, cheaper and more accurate than before
- Game Changer: a significant event or idea that dramatically changes a field
- Scalpel: a sharp knife used by surgeons
- Cleaver: a large knife used for chopping meat
- Gene: a part of a cell that impacts traits and appearance
- Trait: a quality or characteristic determined genetically
- PGD (Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis): a procedure to identify genes in embryos (e.g., diseases or traits like eye colour)
- Embryo: a human or animal in early development
- Droop: to sag or bend
- Formulate: to carefully create, invent, or design something
- Fruit Fly: a small fly attracted to rotting fruit
- Bristle: short, stiff hair or fiber
- Biopsy: examining tissue removed from a living body
- Chromosome: the part of a cell containing genes that control growth and development
- Fertilize: making an egg capable of growing
- Sperm: the cell that fertilizes an egg
- Yolk: part of an egg that supplies food during development
- Genomics: the study of genomes (the complete set of genes)
- Paving the way: making progress easier
- Funnel: guiding something through a narrow point
- Slippery Slope: a series of progressive events that can be difficult to stop once started
- Arms Race: an escalating competition (often in the context of innovation)
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Explore the groundbreaking advancements in genetic modification through this quiz on unnatural selection. Discover the implications of CRISPR technology, evolution, and the concept of transgenic organisms. Test your knowledge of genetic traits and the transformative potential of gene editing tools.
