Artificial and Natural Selection Concepts

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What is natural selection?

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The process where organisms with favorable traits survive and reproduce more successfully.

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What is artificial selection?

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The intentional breeding of plants or animals for specific traits.

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How is artificial selection different from natural selection?

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Artificial selection is controlled by humans, while natural selection happens naturally in the wild.

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How is artificial selection beneficial to humans?

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It helps create organisms with desirable traits, like better crops or pets.

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What is a genetically modified organism (GMO)?

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An organism that has been altered by human intervention to contain new traits.

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How do we use genetically modified organisms to our advantage?

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By increasing crop yields, disease resistance, and nutritional value.

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What possible negative impacts do we have to consider when altering genes?

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The possibility of unintended side effects, such as new diseases.

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What is the primary goal of genetic engineering?

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To modify organisms to express desired traits for specific purposes.

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Which of the following is a potential benefit of using GMOs in agriculture? Guaranteed elimination of all agricultural pests. Unlimited growth of crops without water. Increased resistance to pests and diseases. Complete eradication of weeds.

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Increased resistance to pests and diseases.

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What ethical concerns are associated with genetic modification?

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The potential for creating new species that dominate ecosystems.