Genetic Engineering

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What is selective breeding?

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Selective breeding, also known as artificial selection, is the process of breeding plants and animals for specific traits. An example is crossbreeding a Labrador retriever with a poodle.

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What is a gene?

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A gene is a section of DNA that codes for a specific trait.

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What is transcription in genetics?

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Transcription is the process where DNA is coded to RNA.

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What is an example of selective breeding?

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An example of selective breeding is when someone breeds a wild cat with a house cat to create a cat that looks wild but is more gentle.

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What is a substitution mutation?

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A substitution mutation occurs when a base pair in the DNA strand is replaced with a different base pair.

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What is genetic engineering?

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Genetic engineering is the direct manipulation of an organism's genes using biotechnology.

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What is the purpose of genetic modification?

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The purpose of genetic modification is to introduce new traits to an organism, such as disease resistance or improved growth.

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What is gene therapy?

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Gene therapy is a technique that uses genes to treat or prevent disease by inserting, altering, or removing genes within an individual's cells.

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What is the difference between transcription and translation?

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Transcription is the process of converting DNA to RNA, while translation is the process of converting RNA to protein.

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What is a chromosome?

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A chromosome is a long DNA molecule that contains many genes and is found in the nucleus of a cell.