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Why isn't evolution of characteristics in an organism considered biotechnology?
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∙ 11y ago
Because the term technology is reserved for non-natural artifacts, whereas naturally evolved features are, well, natural.
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How is selective breeding a form of biotechnology?
Selective breeding is one form of biotechnology important in agriculture and medicine, because when scientists manipulate the genetic makeup of an organism, they are using biotechnology.
What is an example of micro evolution in organisms?
example of an micro-evolution in an organism?
How the ability to isolate DNA realtes to biotechnology?
DNA isolation is the method of isolating DNA of an organism, by doing this one can study the heredity or the genes of the particular organism and can amplify the gene of interest for the beneficial applications. Thus it relates to biotechnology since the technology deals with a biomolecule!
What an organism looks like as a result of a gene is called?
a phenotype is the physical characteristics of an organism based on its genotype.
What an organism looks like as a result of its genes is called .?
a phenotype is the physical characteristics of an organism based on its genotype.
How do organisms change over time?
The evolution of a organism depends on what type of organism it is
Which is a process that causes an organism's poorly suited characteristics to disappear?
An individual organism does not lose characteristics. A species can, over time, and this is called natural selection, which thus results in evolution.
The actual characteristics an organism has?
The actual characteristics of an organism according to biologists are... a. a complex organization b. metabolism c. responsiveness to stimuli d. growth e. reproduction f. evolution (adaptability to changes in environment) g. they can alter their environment
What are the two characteristics an organism must have to be considered a mammal?
Warm blooded, has live birth.
What is the use of an organism's biochemical processes to create a product is?
biotechnology
How is selective breeding a form of biotechnology?
Selective breeding is one form of biotechnology important in agriculture and medicine, because when scientists manipulate the genetic makeup of an organism, they are using biotechnology.
Is the process of evolution most commonly seen as a rapid change in the characteristics of an individual organism?
No - individuals do not evolve, as each individual's genes do not change, and evolution is defined as the change in allele frequencies over time.
Could you Describe how this organism displays each of the seven characteristics?
An organism must satisfy seven specific criteria to be considered living. These criteria identify different bodily functions, nutrients needs and physical responses which an organism must display if it is to be considered among the living. Even if one category is left wanting, the organism must be considered dead or non-living. Read more: Seven Characteristics of Living Organisms | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/list_7421536_seven-characteristics-living-organisms.html#ixzz1HSfM4MrE
Effects of technology in evolution of organism?
Effects of Technologies on Evolution
What is the application of technology to solve problems affecting living organism called?
biotechnology
What did Lamarck have to do with evolution?
Lamarck believed that there was a form of evolution, but contrary to Darwin after him, he believed that the characteristics an organism acquires during his life are inherited by its descendants. For more on Lamarck's hypothesis, see the related question below.
What is considered a dormant organism?
An organism is considered dormant if one day, it can have the 8 characteristics of life. One example is eggs. If in the right conditions, it will become a chick. If not, then it will continue to be dormant, until the right conditions occur.
