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How Technology Can Change Traits in Organisms

How Technology Can Change Traits in Organisms

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Science

7th Grade

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Easy

NGSS.MS-LS4-5, NGSS.MS-LS3-2, SB2

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Standards-aligned

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NaaJah Richardson

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Which of the following is a way technology can impact the inheritance and appearance of traits in organisms?

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Genetic engineering

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Natural selection

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Climate change

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Migration

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about inheritance is correct?

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Inheritance is the passing of traits from offspring to parents.

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Inheritance is the passing of traits from parents to offspring.

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Inheritance is the passing of traits from one organism to another unrelated organism.

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Inheritance is the passing of traits from plants to animals.

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the relationship between genes, DNA, and traits?

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Genes are made of traits, and DNA determines genes.

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Traits are sections of DNA, and genes carry genetic information.

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Genes are sections of DNA that determine traits, and DNA carries genetic information.

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DNA is a trait, and genes are inherited from parents.

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Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of selective breeding?

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Farmers breeding cows that produce more milk

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Scientists directly changing DNA to create new traits

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Choosing organisms with desired traits to reproduce

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Plants that resist insects or disease

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Multiple Select

Select all benefits of genetic technology that contribute to sustainability. (2 answers)

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Increased food production

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Higher birth defects

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Conserving (Maintaining) biodiversity

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Multiple Choice

What is one technology that can change traits in organisms?

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Genetic engineering

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Vaccination

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Photosynthesis

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Respiration

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