Genetics/Evolution/Genetic engineering

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What are restriction enzymes?

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Restriction enzymes are proteins that cut DNA at specific sequences, allowing scientists to manipulate genetic material.

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What is genetic engineering?

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Genetic engineering is the process of making changes to the DNA code of a living organism to alter its traits.

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What is a phenotype?

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A phenotype is the physical appearance or observable characteristics of an organism, determined by its genotype.

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What are mutations?

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Mutations are changes in the DNA sequence that can lead to variations in traits.

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What does it mean for a trait to be dominant?

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A dominant trait is one that is expressed in the phenotype even when only one copy of the gene is present.

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What is a purebred organism?

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A purebred organism has two identical alleles for a specific trait, such as BB or bb.

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What is the difference between genotype and phenotype?

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Genotype refers to the genetic makeup of an organism, while phenotype refers to the observable traits.

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What is selective breeding?

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Selective breeding is the process of breeding plants or animals for specific traits by choosing parents with desired characteristics.

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What is hybridization?

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Hybridization is the process of crossing two different species or varieties to produce offspring with desired traits.

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What is inbreeding?

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Inbreeding is the mating of closely related individuals, which can increase the risk of genetic disorders.