What is selective breeding?
Living Environment Regents Review 1

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Selective breeding is the process of choosing specific plants or animals to reproduce based on desired traits, such as higher yield or disease resistance.
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What is the primary source of energy in an ecosystem?
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The primary source of energy in an ecosystem is solar energy, which is captured by plants during photosynthesis.
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Why do different body cells of the same individual look and function differently?
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Different body cells look and function differently because different genes are activated in different kinds of cells.
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How do variations in asexual organisms like amebas occur?
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Variations in asexual organisms like amebas most commonly occur through random mutations.
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What causes cancerous growths at the cellular level?
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Cancerous growths are often caused by gene mutations that lead to abnormal mitotic cell division.
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What is genetic engineering?
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Genetic engineering is the direct manipulation of an organism's genes using biotechnology to alter its characteristics.
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What is cellular respiration?
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Cellular respiration is the process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.
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