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Genetic Engineering allows scientists to transfer genes from one organism to an organism of a different species; and in Selective Breeding organisms within the same species with certain desirable characteristics are mated to produce a new variety. The difference between the two is in Genetic Engineering manually transfers genes between species and Selective Breeding mates varieties within the same species to produce a new variety.
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When humans control breeding of other organisms to favor certain traits it is referred to as?
Genetic Engineering or Genetic Modification. The industry that does this, is often called Bioengineering. One of the most famous companies in Bioengineering is Monsanto; a controversial company that creates genetically modified seeds.
What did the selective breeding do to the. Population of pea plants?
decreased its genetic diversity
What are the two types of selective breeding?
There are more than two, but two of them can be Monohybrid Cross (a cross involving one trait/gene from a single locus, and Dihybrid Cross (a cross involving 2 traits/genes occupying two different loci
What is a form of genetic engineering in which plants or animals are selected to breed and give offspring with desirable characteristics known as?
Selective breeding involves choosing parents with desirable traits to produce offspring with those same traits. This process is a form of genetic engineering that has been used for centuries to enhance certain characteristics in plants and animals.
What did the selective breeding do to the population of pea plants?
Selective breeding of pea plants led to the development of different varieties with specific desired traits, such as color, size, or disease resistance. Over time, this led to the creation of populations of pea plants with more predictable and uniform characteristics based on the traits that were selected for during breeding.
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 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
What are the method of traditional biotechnology?
Traditional biotechnology methods include fermentation, selective breeding, and genetic engineering. Fermentation is the process of using microorganisms to produce products like yogurt or cheese. Selective breeding involves breeding organisms with desirable traits to create new varieties. Genetic engineering is the manipulation of an organism's genetic material to introduce specific traits.
What would genetic engineering and selective breeding go under?
Genetic engineering and selective breeding are both techniques used in the field of biotechnology to modify the genetic makeup of organisms for specific purposes, such as improving traits or creating new varieties. They both fall under the broader category of genetic manipulation or genetic modification.
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 biotechnological methods make selective breeding in live stock possible?
AI (artificial insemination), and, arguably, genetic engineering.
Which outcome is possible using genetic engineering but not using selective breeding?
The insertion of a [desired] gene segment into an existing chromosome.
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 are the 3 methods used for developing organisms with desirable traits?
The three methods commonly used for developing organisms with desirable traits are selective breeding, genetic engineering, and hybridization. Selective breeding involves selecting and breeding organisms with specific traits over generations. Genetic engineering involves directly manipulating an organism's genome to introduce new traits. Hybridization involves crossing two different species or varieties to combine desirable traits from both.
