
Artificial Selection Stemscopedia
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8th Grade
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Rebecca Shanklin
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What is the main purpose of artificial selection?
To allow natural evolution
To select traits desirable to humans
To increase genetic diversity
To eliminate all undesirable traits
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Analyzing
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of a genetically modified organism (GMO)?
A naturally grown apple
A hand-pollinated flower
An insect-resistant plant
A wild mustard plant
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3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What is a potential negative impact of artificial selection mentioned in the passage?
Increased genetic diversity
Improved flavor of produce
Increased prevalence of bad traits
Enhanced natural selection
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Evaluating
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Which breed of dog is most affected by hip dysplasia according to the passage?
Greyhounds
Chihuahuas
Bulldogs
Mastiffs
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5.
FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
In artificial selection, humans select the traits they find most ___ and specifically mate only organisms that possess those qualities.
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6.
FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Artificial selection in plants can result in new varieties known as ___ or cultivars.
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5 mins • 1 pt
The process of adding one or more new traits to an organism through genetic engineering is sometimes called ___.
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