Applied Genetics (Leaving Cert Agricultural Science): Quizzes
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What is selective breeding also called?
What is selective breeding also called?
Artificial selection
What does inbreeding primarily create in livestock?
What does inbreeding primarily create in livestock?
Pedigree animals
What is mule foot in cattle?
What is mule foot in cattle?
A recessive condition fusing toes
What is the term for increased productivity in crossbred offspring?
What is the term for increased productivity in crossbred offspring?
Hybrid vigour (heterosis)
What does glycerol do in AI extender solution?
What does glycerol do in AI extender solution?
Prevents cellular damage when frozen
What is the accuracy rate of sexed semen in determining offspring sex?
What is the accuracy rate of sexed semen in determining offspring sex?
Approximately 90%
What does super ovulation cause in donor females?
What does super ovulation cause in donor females?
Multiple mature eggs produced
What is used to fuse cells together in cloning?
What is used to fuse cells together in cloning?
Electrical current
What is a callus in micropropagation?
What is a callus in micropropagation?
Undifferentiated plant cells
How many chromosome sets do potatoes have?
How many chromosome sets do potatoes have?
Four sets ()