2.3 Review Biology

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What are GMOs (genetically modified organisms)?

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Organisms whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques.

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What is a major concern regarding GMOs like golden rice?

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Concerns over the safety of GMOs.

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What is transgenic?

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A type of transformation that results in an organism that contains genes from different species.

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What is selective breeding?

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The process of breeding plants and animals for particular genetic traits.

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Which of the following is NOT a form of selective breeding?

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Natural Selection.

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What is the difference between haploid and diploid cells?

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A haploid cell has one set of chromosomes, while a diploid cell has two sets.

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If a haploid cell contains 20 chromosomes, how many chromosomes does a diploid cell have?

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40 chromosomes.

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What is CRISPR-Cas9?

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A technology that uses an enzyme (Cas9) to alter DNA sequences and modify gene function.

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What is hybridization in genetics?

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The process of crossing two different species or varieties to produce a hybrid.

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What is recombinant DNA?

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DNA that has been formed artificially by combining constituents from different organisms.