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The insertion of a [desired] gene segment into an existing chromosome.

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Q: Which outcome is possible using genetic engineering but not using selective breeding?
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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


What part of science is selective breeding?

Genetics - or genetic engineering.


What biotechnological methods make selective breeding in live stock possible?

AI (artificial insemination), and, arguably, genetic engineering.


The science of improving hereditary qualities is known as?

Selective breeding or Genetic Engineering or Eugenics


Methods for developing organisms with desirable traits?

1. Selective Breeding - the 2 types of breeding is Hybridization and Inbreeding2. Cloning - when you copy exactly the same genes as the organism from which it is produced3. Genetic Engineering - Genes from one organism are transferred into the DNA of other organism's. Usually for medicines and food crops


What process do humans use to influence the traits of a species?

selective breeding; been going on for thousands of years. genetic engineering; been going on for decades.


Why genetic engineering is superior to selective breeding?

Genetic engineering: -more specific changes -changes are more controlled -takes less time to enact -lack of variation


A form of genetic engineering in which plants or animals are selected to breed and give offspring with desirable characteristics is known as?

Selective Breeding


What would genetic engineering and selective breeding go under?

It depends. If youre talking about a category, I guess they'd be under health science and health engineering.


Without genetic engineering horses would have been domesticated?

Horses were domesticated long before the concept of genetic engineering was even selective breeding.


What is the fastest way to cross-breed animals?

I'm not sure if this is the fastest but it is faster than selective breeding. it is called genetic engineering


What problem can occur with selective breeding?

Genetic mutations