How Technology Can Change Traits in Organisms

Multiple Choice

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

• Genetic engineering

• Natural selection

• Climate change

• Migration

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about inheritance is correct?

• Inheritance is the passing of traits from offspring to parents.

• Inheritance is the passing of traits from parents to offspring.

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

• Inheritance is the passing of traits from plants to animals.

Multiple Choice

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

• Genes are made of traits, and DNA determines genes.

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

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

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

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of selective breeding?

• Farmers breeding cows that produce more milk

• Scientists directly changing DNA to create new traits

• Choosing organisms with desired traits to reproduce

• Plants that resist insects or disease

Multiple Select

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

• Increased food production

• Higher birth defects

• Conserving (Maintaining) biodiversity

Multiple Choice

What is one technology that can change traits in organisms?

• Genetic engineering

• Vaccination

• Photosynthesis

• Respiration

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