Selective Breeding & GMOs

Multiple Choice

Genes code for ______________

• Traits

• Chromosomes

• Proteins

• None of these

Multiple Choice

Proteins determine an organism's ____________

• Chromosomes

• Traits

• Genes

• None of these is correct

Multiple Choice

GMO: What does it stand for?

• Genes Moved Out

• Genetically Modified Organism

• Genetically Mutated Organisms

Multiple Choice

You want to selectively breed for a medium-sized cat that has flat fur. Which two cats would you breed together?

• Cats 1 & 2

• Cats 2 & 3

• Cats 2 & 5

• Cats 4 & 5

• Cats 1 & 5

You want a medium-sized cat with flat fur:

Multiple Choice

When you selectively breed cats 2 & 5, what type of problem might the kittens have?

• lung problems

• crooked legs

• heart problems

• kidney problems

Medium cat with flat fur: What possible problems might the kittens have?

Multiple Choice

You want to selectively breed for a small-sized cat with pointed ears. Which two cats will you breed?

• Cats 3 & 4

• Cats 2 & 1

• Cats 1 & 4

• Cats 3 & 1

Small cat with pointed ears:

Multiple Select

When you breed cats 1 & 3, what are some possible problems the kittens might have?

• lung problems

• kidney problems

• crooked legs

• heart problems

Small cat with pointed ears: What possible problems might the kittens have?

Multiple Choice

True or False: One problem with selective breeding is that both desired and undesired traits can be passed down.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Advantage or Disadvantage of GMOs? Crops are resistant to pests, weeds, and fungus.

• Advantage

• Disadvantage

Multiple Choice

Advantage or Disadvantage of GMOs? Lack of safety testing.

• Advantage

• Disadvantage

Multiple Choice

Advantage or Disadvantage of GMOs? Helps meet global demands for food.

• Advantage

• Disadvantage

Multiple Choice

Advantage or Disadvantage of GMOs? Reduces the chances of passing on undesired traits.

• Advantage

• Disadvantage

Multiple Choice

Advantage or Disadvantage of GMOs? Unintended negative health effects.

• Advantage

• Disadvantage