Genetic Technologies (HSC SSCE Biology): Quizzes
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What is the immediate effect when biotechnology introduces new genes into a population?
What is the immediate effect when biotechnology introduces new genes into a population?
It increases genetic diversity
What happens to genetic diversity when farmers repeatedly grow only plants with desirable genes?
What happens to genetic diversity when farmers repeatedly grow only plants with desirable genes?
Genetic diversity decreases over time
What is the temporal pattern of biotechnology's effect on genetic diversity?
What is the temporal pattern of biotechnology's effect on genetic diversity?
Short-term increase, long-term decrease
What does selection act upon, and what does it determine?
What does selection act upon, and what does it determine?
Acts on phenotype; determines genotypes
What is a consequence of producing pure-bred or pedigreed animals?
What is a consequence of producing pure-bred or pedigreed animals?
Reduced genetic variation
In what year did Monsanto develop RoundUp Ready soy resistant to glyphosate?
In what year did Monsanto develop RoundUp Ready soy resistant to glyphosate?
1994
From which organism were genes extracted to create GM soybeans?
From which organism were genes extracted to create GM soybeans?
Agrobacterium tumefaciens
What technique is used to insert plasmids into soy plant cell nuclei?
What technique is used to insert plasmids into soy plant cell nuclei?
Gene gun
What habitat destruction concern is associated with GM soybean cultivation in Brazil?
What habitat destruction concern is associated with GM soybean cultivation in Brazil?
Large areas of rainforest cleared
What problem has emerged with weeds in GM soybean plantations?
What problem has emerged with weeds in GM soybean plantations?
Some weeds evolved glyphosate resistance