Genetic Manipulation and Ethics

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Julie Phillips
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one of the main benefits of artificial selection in agriculture?
It increases the genetic diversity of crops.
It allows for the development of crops with desirable traits, such as drought resistance.
It eliminates the need for fertilizers.
It ensures that all plants are genetically identical.
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NGSS.HS-LS3-2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an application of genetic engineering in medicine?
Developing new breeds of dogs.
Creating genetically modified bacteria to produce insulin.
Cross-breeding plants to produce new fruit varieties.
Using natural selection to improve livestock.
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NGSS.HS-LS1-1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a common ethical concern regarding genetic manipulation?
It can lead to the extinction of certain species.
It may result in the creation of "designer babies" with selected traits.
It is too expensive to implement on a large scale.
It is not effective in changing genetic traits.
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NGSS.HS-LS3-2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does artificial selection differ from natural selection?
Artificial selection occurs without human intervention.
Artificial selection is a random process.
Artificial selection is guided by human choices to enhance specific traits.
Artificial selection results in less genetic variation.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a potential benefit of genetic engineering in agriculture?
It can reduce the need for pesticides by creating pest-resistant crops.
It increases the time required for crops to grow.
It decreases the nutritional value of food.
It makes crops more susceptible to diseases.
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NGSS.HS-LS2-7
NGSS.HS-LS4-2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is gene therapy primarily used for?
To create new species of animals.
To treat genetic disorders by correcting defective genes.
To enhance athletic performance.
To increase the lifespan of plants.
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NGSS.HS-LS1-1
NGSS.HS-LS3-2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a concern about cloning?
Cloning can lead to increased biodiversity.
Cloning may result in a lack of genetic diversity.
Cloning is a natural process that occurs in the wild.
Cloning is always successful and risk-free.
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