Genetics

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What is biotechnology?

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Biotechnology is a field of applied biology that involves using living organisms or their components to develop products and technologies, such as genetically modified crops.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is an educated guess or prediction about the outcome of an experiment that can be tested through scientific methods.

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What is the process to test a hypothesis?

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To test a hypothesis, one should run an experiment to gather data and evidence.

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What is the genotype of a black rooster that produces 100% checkered offspring when mated with a white hen?

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The genotype of the black rooster is BB.

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What is natural selection?

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Natural selection is the process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

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What is an example of natural selection in giraffes?

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Giraffes with longer necks were able to reach food in tall trees, leading to more offspring with long necks over generations.

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What is camouflage?

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Camouflage is a defense mechanism that allows an organism to blend in with its environment to avoid detection by predators.

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What is the outcome for beetles that can camouflage better in a new environment?

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Beetles that can camouflage better, like brown beetles in a rocky mountain, are more likely to survive and reproduce.

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What is genetic variation?

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Genetic variation refers to the differences in DNA among individuals within a population, which can lead to different traits.

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What is the significance of genetic makeup in crops?

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Changing the genetic makeup of crops can make them resistant to pests and herbicides, improving agricultural efficiency.