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Modern Geneticists Addressing Problems
Ways in which modern geneticists are addressing medical, social, or industrial problems: - ️ Developing genetic tests for conditions so that patients can receive appropriate treatment. - ️ I...
Achieve Homework Questions Genetics Chapter 1 Already Rated A
Modern Geneticists Addressing Problems
Ways in which modern geneticists are addressing medical, social, or industrial problems:
- ✔️ Developing genetic tests for conditions so that patients can receive appropriate treatment.
- ✔️ Improving the nutritional value of agricultural crops through genetic modification.
- ✔️ Studying bacterial genetics to learn how to control the spread of infectious diseases.
Note: The statement about cloning humans for organ harvesting is not included as it is not widely
accepted as a legitimate application for modern geneticists.
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Related to Genetics vs. Not Related
Classify each example:
Related to Genetics:
- ✔️ Having brown eyes.
- ✔️ Being prescribed anticoagulant (indicating genetic predisposition to clotting disorders).
- ✔️ Modifying the pest resistance of fruits and vegetables.
Not Related:
- ✔️ Getting a scar on the skin.
- ✔️ Obedience training a dog to breed more obedient puppies (focuses on behavior rather than
genetics directly).
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Advancements in Genetics Impacting Society
True statements regarding advancements:
- ✔️ Industrial services have decreased their environmental footprint to reduce harmful by-products of
oil production.
- ✔️ Animal model manipulation has expanded our understanding of human disease.
- ✔️ Genetic testing has brought attention to our legislation on individual biological privacy.
Note: The statement about genetic manipulation post-birth increasing human learning capacity is likely
not supported by current scientific consensus.
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Description of a Genome
Which of these describes a genome?
- ✔️ The collection of genetic material in a cell or organism.
Other options, such as "the genetic material found in a cell's nucleus," describe portions of what
constitutes the genome but do not encapsulate the complete definition.
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Current Applications Matched to Branches of Genetics
Match the application to the appropriate branch of genetics:
Hereditary Genetics:
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