Biotechnology in Agriculture (HSC SSCE Biology): Flashcards
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Genetic diversity
Genetic diversity
Variety of genetic traits within a population/species
Gene pool
Gene pool
Complete set of all genes & variations in a population
Short-term effect of introducing new genes via biotech
Short-term effect of introducing new genes via biotech
Increases genetic diversity
Long-term effect of selecting desirable genes
Long-term effect of selecting desirable genes
Reduces genetic diversity as variants are replaced
Selection acts on what, determines what passes on?
Selection acts on what, determines what passes on?
Acts on phenotype, determines which genotypes pass on
Effect of selective breeding on pure breeds
Effect of selective breeding on pure breeds
Reduces genetic variation
RoundUp Ready soy trait
RoundUp Ready soy trait
Resistance to glyphosate herbicide
Year Monsanto developed GM soybeans
Year Monsanto developed GM soybeans
Glyphosate
Glyphosate
Active ingredient in RoundUp herbicide
Bacterium used for GM soy genes
Bacterium used for GM soy genes
Agrobacterium tumefaciens