Biotech Wrap Up

Open Ended

How do you think technology can influence the traits that are passed on in living organisms?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of an inherited characteristic in humans?

• Eye color

• Fashion style

• Ability to ride a bike

• Pierced ears

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Multiple Choice

What is the main difference between natural selection and artificial selection?

• Natural selection is controlled by environmental pressures, while artificial selection is controlled by humans.

• Natural selection only occurs in animals, while artificial selection only occurs in plants.

• Artificial selection happens faster than natural selection because it does not involve traits.

• Natural selection and artificial selection are exactly the same process.

Open Ended

Explain how artificial selection has impacted the domestication of animals and plants throughout history.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are goals of artificial selection?

• Improve food production

• Enhance animal traits

• Create ornamental plants and animals

• Increase the number of wild species

Multiple Choice

Which process is used to produce seedless watermelons and sweeter corn?

• Cross-pollination of desired traits

• Natural selection by the environment

• Random mutation

• Cloning of wild plants

Open Ended

Describe the process of selective breeding in animals and explain how it can lead to higher milk production in cows.

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about genes are correct?

• Genes are segments of DNA.

• Genes are transcribed and translated to make proteins.

• Proteins create a visible phenotype.

• Genes are only found in plants.

Multiple Choice

Which scientist's work laid the foundation for the study of genetics?

• Gregor Mendel

• Charles Darwin

• Louis Pasteur

• James Watson

Open Ended

Explain the process and purpose of genetic modification in agriculture, providing an example from the slides.

Multiple Choice

What is the main difference between genetic modification and cloning?

• Genetic modification changes DNA, cloning copies DNA.

• Cloning changes DNA, genetic modification copies DNA.

• Both involve changing DNA in the same way.

• Neither involves DNA.

Multiple Choice

What is one benefit of using biotechnology in livestock breeding?

• Producing leaner meat

• Increasing plant height

• Reducing water usage

• Eliminating all diseases

Open Ended

What are some ethical considerations involved in manipulating animal and plant traits?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a benefit of using artificial selection in medical research?

• Accelerates medical breakthroughs

• Increases food production

• Reduces biodiversity loss

• Decreases methane emissions

Multiple Choice

What is one challenge associated with monoculture farming as shown in the ecosystem impact slide?

• Loss of biodiversity

• Increased food variety

• Improved soil health

• Decreased crop yield

Multiple Select

Select all the risks and benefits associated with artificial selection in pets.

• Inherited health problems from inbreeding

• Increased biodiversity

• Popular breeds with specific traits

• Reduced food demand

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Open Ended

How can artificial selection contribute to addressing climate change, based on the information provided?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a technology used in AI applications for wheat breeding?

• Back-propagation Neural Networks

• Hyperspectral Imaging

• QTL Mapping

• Photosynthesis Enhancement

Open Ended

Compare and contrast natural selection and artificial selection using examples from the Venn diagram.

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Open Ended

What is one way humans can use technology to influence inherited characteristics in organisms?