Appendages
Dominant and Recessive Genes
Selective Breeding and Biotechnology
Vascular vs. Non-vascular
Extra Vocab
100

What is an appendage?

The external part of an organism with a specific function or appearance.

100

Is blue eye color recessive or dominant?

Recesssive

100

How does selective breeding and biotechnology change genetic makeup?

They change the genetic makeup to be completely modified or to create GMO crops and plants to produce for the needs of humans.

100

What does vascular mean in the body?

The circulatory system, which is made up of blood vessels to carry blood to the body.

100

What are fungi?

They are eukaryotic organisms that include microorganisms such as yeasts, molds and mushrooms.

200

True or False: 

All organisms or living things have visible appendages. 

False. 

Single-celled organisms -like bacteria- don't have visible appendages. Appendages on these organisms may refer to a pili or flagella on the cells surface. 

200

If a family member has a disease, will the genes be passed down to the child? Why?

Yes. There is a 25% chance of the child getting the disease or a 50% chance of being a carrier of the disease.

200

Are GMO’s a result of biotechnology?

Yes! Humans modify crops to manipulate crops DNA. Tomato plants for example, are modified to produce more tomatoes than a typical vine.

200

What does vascular mean in plants?

It transports water and nutrients throughout the plant.

200

What is a Protista/Protist?

A simple eukaryotic organisms that are neither plants nor animals or fungi. Protists are unicellular in nature but can also be found as a colony of cells.

300

What are the 4 types of appendages?

1. Straight- shape 

2. C-shaped 

3. T-shape 

4. L-shape 

300

What makes genes recessive or dominant?

The interaction between the alleles of the genes is present.

300

How can biotechnology but not selective breeding change the genetic makeup of organisms?

Biotechnology only changes one gene, while selective breeding changes thousands of genes.

300

What does non-vascular mean in both plants and animals?

That there is no system to transport or carry important things to the body or plant.

300

What is the difference between abiotic and biotic?

Biotic factors are living things within an ecosystem; such as plants, animals, and bacteria, while abiotic are non-living components; such as water, soil and atmosphere.

400

Which animals have a tough exoskeleton that is joined by appendages?

Arthropods

400

Why are dominant genes more dominant than recessive genes?

If more than one gene is present the dominant gene is most likely to be on top.  

400

Is selective breeding man-made or natural?

It is both. Natural selective breeding is when an animal needs to adapt to a new environment naturally, and artificial breeding is when humans choose what animals are bred together. 

400

Do all animals and organisms have a vascular system?

No. Some organisms rely on their cell membranes to transport necessary nutrients and gases to the organism.

400

What are herbicides?

They are chemicals used to manipulate or control undesirable vegetation.

500

Are appendages and limbs the same?

No. Limbs are a jointed part of the body, while appendages are projecting from the body.

500

How many alleles does a child inherit?

We inherit one allele per gene.  

500

What are some examples of biotechnology?

1. Agriculture 

2. Medicine 

3. Food 

4. Forensic science 

5. Biofuels 

 

500

What animals are included in the non-vascular system category?

1. Jellyfish 

2. Planarians (flatworms) 

3. Sponges 

500

What is the difference between acquired and inherited genes?

Acquired genes are developed and inherited genes are traits passed down from parents through DNA.

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