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Basically, scientists have combined genes from other species, such as bacteria, and corn genes. I believe the purpose was to make the corn more resistant to insects, but it could have been to make the corn more receptive to the use of Round-up. Scientists have also done similar genetic engineering to other crops.
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∙ 14y agoSelection of desirable traits in cattle by humans is the most common and best-used way to "genetically change" cattle by breeding those cattle with the desirable traits with other cattle that have the same traits, and continuing this selection until they have gotten what they wanted to achieve. The prime example of this extreme artificial selection is the Holstein-Friesian dairy cow. She has been bred and selected over time to be far more dependent on humans than her ancestors were in the past, to give way more milk than her ancestors, and to have less of a mothering ability than other cows that are raised in a rougher environment where they have minimal human interaction and intervention. She also has become more dependent on higher quality forages that her ancestors were and cannot "do as well" on poor roughage like those few tough ol' range cows that still exist today.
Through the process of selection we can also get mutations, which may start a new breed or be the downfall of a particular breed or the cattle themselves. Because for every desirable trait that is selected, the chance is just as great that we are unconciously selecting for undesirable ones. Just like I showed in my example of the genetically-altered milking machine called the Holstein dairy cow.
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∙ 15y agoMore money (for the economy), better meat (for food to sell), stronger hide (for clothes), and better milk (for nutrition and money)More money (for the economy), better meat (for food to sell), stronger hide (for clothes), and better milk (for nutrition and money)
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∙ 15y agoScientists haven't. They are perfectly functional as they are. BREEDERS alter them, every chance they get, through genetics. Improving qualities, conformation, production, health, etc.
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∙ 12y agoA genetically engineered pig hormone causes hogs to grow faster & decreases the fat content within the ham.
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∙ 11y agoscientists have put genomes in the cow that allow them to read the minds of humans.
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What are genetic parents?
This sounds like another way of making reference to biological or bio parents, the man and woman who provided the genetic material that formed you.
How are genetic engineering and selective breeding the same?
Selective breeding is a category that has genetic engineering in it. while selective breeding is choosing a trait or feature to breed on, genetic engineering is a man made change in a subjects genes
Can humanity descend from 2 people. Wont there be too little genetic diversity?
Yes, this is known as incest and can lead to life threatening genetic problems. Genesis should not be interpreted literally. ---- Alternative viewpoint: It is quite a plausible theory that, when first created, man's genetic foundation was much purer, diverse, and as close to perfection as man has ever attained or will ever be able to attain. Genetic mutations and anomalies did not pose a problem in the beginning.
What is the implication of technology of genetic engineering to modern man?
· Genetic engineering may be one of the greatest breakthroughs in recent history alongside the discovery of the atom and space flight, however, with the above eventualities and facts above in hand, governments have produced legislation to control what sort of experiments are done involving genetic engineering. In the UK there are strict laws prohibiting any experiments involving the cloning of humans. However, over the years here are some of the experimental 'breakthroughs' made possible by genetic engineering.
What evidence support the concept of the universal genetic code?
AnswerThe universality of the genetic code means that all living organisms are descended from one original organism, which is at least useful information. From a religious point of view, it could also be said that the creator god designed a successful genetic code and chose to use it universally. So, the genetic code does not actually prove or disprove evolution versus religion. But it proves the Theory of Evolution to be the best scientific explanation ofr life on earth.
How have corn genetic changes benefited man?
There is actually no indication that genetic modifications to corn have benefitted anyone, except for the the holders of the patents of the GM varieties, and possibly the farmers who grow them, at least for the first few years that they grow them.
What are man made changes?
changes temperately brought about by man are man made changes
Grass is to cattle as bread is to?
Man.
Grass is to cattle as bread is to food or butter or man or water?
Man
When did modern man evolve?
Since the dawn of man, they have been continuously evolving, although it takes a while for noticeable changes to become visible.
Which Maasai are wealthy?
The Maasai do not accumulate money; they hold their cattle in such high regard that the cattle themselves are seen as a measure of a man's wealth. Any man who has at least 50 cattle would be seen as being wealthy.
Is Karen chessman a man?
Yes, Karen Chessman is a genetic man and a transvestite.
What is a candy for this riddle a happy cattle man?
Jolly Rancher
Who is the man who discovered the pattern of genetic inheritance?
Gregor Johann Mendel is credited with discovering the pattern of genetic inheritance
Who is Al ea in bible?
He was a man responsible for feeding and bathing cattle.
It's not man that marries maid but fields marries file vineyards marries vineyard cattle marry cattle?
Horse marries horse.
Which is worse for climate change cattle or man?
Man because we have cars,factorys,fires,pollution,chemicals,etc
