Review #2 Biotechnology

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes artificial selection?

• A process where humans breed organisms for specific traits

• A natural process where organisms adapt to their environment

• A random change in the genetic makeup of organisms

• A method used to prevent organisms from inheriting traits

Open Ended

How do you think technology has influenced the way humans shape the traits of plants and animals?

Open Ended

Compare and contrast natural selection and artificial selection based on how traits are determined.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are early examples of artificial selection?

• Selective breeding of wheat and rice

• Domestication of dogs

• Natural adaptation of wild animals

• Uncontrolled plant growth

Multiple Choice

What is the process used to achieve seedless watermelons and sweeter corn in plants?

• Cross-pollination of desired traits

• Random pollination

• Natural selection

• Genetic mutation

Multiple Choice

Which scientist's work laid the foundation for the study of genetics?

• Gregor Mendel

• Charles Darwin

• Louis Pasteur

• James Watson

Open Ended

Explain how the invention of the microscope contributed to the study of genetics and the identification of traits.

Fill in the Blank

Genetic modification involves the direct ___ of an organism’s DNA.

Multiple Choice

What is the main difference between genetic modification and cloning?

• Genetic modification changes DNA, cloning copies DNA

• Cloning changes DNA, genetic modification copies DNA

• Both involve changing DNA in the same way

• Neither involves DNA

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of biotechnology in agriculture?

• Gene splicing to improve crop yield

• Golden rice enriched with vitamin A

• Choosing breeding partners for livestock

• Creating pest-resistant crops

Open Ended

What are some ethical considerations involved in manipulating animal and plant traits?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a benefit of using artificial selection in medicine?

• Accelerates medical breakthroughs

• Reduces food production

• Decreases biodiversity

• Increases pollution

Multiple Select

Which of the following are challenges associated with artificial selection and its impact on the ecosystem?

• Loss of biodiversity from monoculture farming

• Balancing artificial selection with environmental health

• Increased genetic diversity

• Decreased food production

Fill in the Blank

Inherited health problems in pets are often a risk of ___ .

Open Ended

How does artificial selection in fish farming help address global issues?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of how artificial selection can help address climate change?

• Developing drought-resistant crops

• Breeding livestock with lower methane emissions

• Increasing pesticide use

• Reducing crop diversity

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a potential future application of artificial selection mentioned in the lesson?

• Personalized crops and animals

• Increased use of pesticides

• Random breeding of animals

• Natural evolution without human intervention

Fill in the Blank

Artificial selection is different from natural selection because it is driven by ___.

Open Ended

How has technology transformed the way we influence traits in organisms?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the role of technology in artificial selection?

• It allows humans to select and enhance specific traits in organisms.

• It prevents any changes in inherited traits.

• It eliminates the need for natural selection.

• It only affects non-living things.

Open Ended

How has technology influenced artificial selection and the way humans shape inherited traits in organisms?