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WorksheetsArtificial Selection
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 27mins
1. The process of choosing parent organisms for desired characteristics is called
natural selection
Artificial selection
random selection
genetic manipulation
What is an example of artificial selection?
Letting dogs choose their own mate
Letting plants pollinate on their own
Crossing a labrador and a poodle to create a labradoodle
1. Artificial selection has been a big factor in the evolution of:
Dogs
Panda bears
Snakes
Jellyfish
Which statement is true comparing natural selection and artificial selection?
In natural selection, traits benefit humans and in artificial selection, the traits benefit the species
In natural selection, traits benefit the species and in artificial selection, the traits benefit humans
In natural and artificial selection, the process takes hundreds of years to occur
In natural and artificial selection, nature determines what traits will be passed down to offspring.
The following is a similarity between artificial selection and natural selection
Takes hundreds of years
Humans determine traits
Nature determines traits
Offspring are produced
Artificial selection is also known as
natural selection
selective hearing
genetic manipulation
selective breeding
Which of the following is a pro of GMOs?
they can resist insects
they can withstand cold temperatures better
they can survive without as much water
all of these
Another benefit of GMO products are that
they can be stored longer
they have less nutrients
they perish before reaching remote areas
none of these
Which of the following do some scientists believe are cons of using GMOs?
consuming GMOs may lead to cancer
consuming GMOs may lead to new food allergies
consuming GMOs may cause people to be resistant to antibiotics
all of these
How can you identify foods that are natural and have not been genetically modified if shopping for foods in the U.S. ?
the GMO foods are required by law to be labeled
there is a giant G on all GMO products
by looking for labels that say USDA certified organic
everything grown in the U.S. has been genetically modified
