Genetic Engineering in Agriculture Flashcard

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Primary purpose of genetic engineering in crops?

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Enhance resistance to pests and diseases

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DOK Level 1: Recall

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Common method in transgenesis:

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Gene splicing

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DOK Level 1: Recall

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DNA analysis in agriculture:

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Determines genetic makeup of crops for better breeding.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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Ethical concern of cloning in agriculture:

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Reduced genetic diversity

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DOK Level 1: Recall

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Advancement in genetic engineering improving crop yield:

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Drought-resistant crop varieties

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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Direct application of transgenesis in agriculture:

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Herbicide-resistant crops

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DOK Level 1: Recall

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Simple procedure in DNA analysis:

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DNA sequencing

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DOK Level 1: Recall

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Skill to address ethical concerns in genetic engineering:

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Understanding societal impacts & ethical reasoning

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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Reason for cloning in agriculture

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Create genetically identical plants with desirable traits

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DOK Level 1: Recall

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Impact of ethical concerns on genetic engineering in agriculture

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Stricter regulations and public resistance.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept