B13

Question 1

What is genetic engineering

Answer 1

Genetic engineering is a technique where a gene can bee talen from one organism and placed into another to give a desired effect

Question 2

Advantages of genetic engineering

Answer 2

Organisms can have mutations over others
Improved growth rate in plants & animals

Question 3

Disadvantages of genetic engineering

Answer 3

Concerne of genetic mutation spread into food
Concerns of religious/anti meat
People may use genetic engineering to make their children taller, blue eyes etc

Question 4

Variation of animals (Natural Selection)

Answer 4

There is always variation in a population because of the range of different genes

Question 5

Competition of animals in Natural Selection

Answer 5

Individuals (animals) in a population compete for:
- Mates
- Shelter
- Food

Question 6

Survival of the fittest of animals in natural selection

Answer 6

Individuals (animals) withthe best genes/characteristics are more likely to survive and be repodcued with

Question 7

Inheritence of animals in natural selection

Answer 7

Successful individuals (animals) are likely to pass their genes on

Question 8

Thereare 2 causes of variation

Answer 8

1. What we inherit (genes)
2. What we acquire from the environment