Selective Breeding and Genetic Traits in the Punk Science Audience

Selective Breeding and Genetic Traits in the Punk Science Audience

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Other

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video tutorial explores the concept of selective breeding by using a humorous example of breeding the perfect punk science audience member. It demonstrates how specific traits, such as bladder control and a sense of fun, can be selectively bred over generations. The tutorial then introduces genetic modification, explaining how it allows for the incorporation of traits from different species, like a gecko's wall-climbing ability, to enhance the audience member's traits. The video concludes by highlighting the potential of combining selective breeding and genetic modification.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary goal of selective breeding as discussed in the video?

To create new species

To enhance existing traits

To eliminate all undesirable traits

To increase genetic diversity

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which trait was NOT considered desirable for the punk science audience member?

Enormous hands

Advanced sense of fun

Good bladder control

Ability to sleep for long hours

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome for Tom and Sarah's daughter Jemima?

She had a great sense of fun and strong bladder control

She had no sense of fun and a weak bladder

She had enormous hands

She inherited both desirable traits

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which child of Tom and Sarah had both a great sense of fun and great bladder control?

Amy Lynn

Gertrude

Gretchen

Jemima

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique trait did Alex possess?

Enormous hands

Strong bladder control

Ability to climb walls

Great sense of humor

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many years did it take to breed Pablo with the perfect combination of traits?

100 years

200 years

300 years

400 years

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key difference between selective breeding and genetic modification?

Selective breeding can create new species

Selective breeding is faster

Genetic modification is less precise

Genetic modification can introduce traits from other species

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