Miller Levine Genetics

Which of the following is an example of a genetically modified (GM) crop as discussed in Miller and Levin's Biology textbook?

• Organic apples

• Conventional wheat

• Golden rice

• Wild strawberries

How can genetic engineering contribute to preventing diseases in crops and animals according to Miller and Levin's Biology textbook?

• By reducing genetic diversity

• By promoting disease transmission

• By enhancing pesticide resistance

• By decreasing crop yield

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Which of the following is a method of treating diseases using genetic engineering, as explained in Miller and Levin's Biology textbook?

• Acupuncture

• Herbal remedies

• Gene therapy

• Bloodletting

How does genetic engineering contribute to agricultural sustainability according to Miller and Levin's Biology textbook?

• By promoting excessive pesticide use

• By reducing genetic diversity

• By increasing crop resilience to pests and diseases

• By accelerating soil erosion

The expression of a trait (what you see) in an organism is called​ (a)  

• phenotype.

• genotype.

• homozygous.

• heterozygous.

Match the following genotypes and allelles.

• Heterozygous

• RR

• Dominant Allele

• Bb

• Homozygous Dominant

• G

• Recessive Allele

• g

• Homozygous Recessive

• dd

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Match each genotype to its description

• RR

• HOMOZYGOUS DOMINANT

• Rr

• HETEROZYGOUS

• rr

• HOMOZYGOUS

  RECESSIVE

Match the following terms or concepts with the correct definition or description.

• Chromosomes

• A chart the shows the possible alleles combinations from a Genetic Cross

• Genetics

• An organism that has 1 dominant and 1 recessive allele for a gene

• Heterozygous

• An organism that has 2 of the SAME alleles for a gene

• Punnett Square

• The Scientific Study of Heredity

• Homozygous

• Threadlike structures that contain DNA found in the Nucleus of the Cell

What is the term for the physical appearance of an organism as a result of its genotype? (what it actually looks like)

• Phenotype

• Genotype

• Chromosome

Which of the following is NOT a potential ethical concern associated with genetic engineering according to Miller and Levin's Biology textbook?

• Environmental impact

• Genetic discrimination

• Loss of biodiversity

• Unintended consequences

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