The Following Statements About Selective Breeding and Genetic Modification Are

question 10

Multiple Choice

The following statements about selective breeding and genetic modification are true except

• A)both are intended to improve traits.
• B)both may result in food that is more nutritious.
• C)both are limited to whether two organisms are capable of cross-breeding.
• D)both may result in plants that can resist disease.

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Definitions:

Behavior Genetics

The study of genetic and environmental influences on behaviors.

Corpus Callosum

The large band of neural fibers connecting the two brain hemispheres and carrying messages between them, crucial for cognitive and motor function.

Axon Fibers

Extensions of a neuron that transmit electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body to other neurons, muscles, or glands.

Cerebral Hemispheres

The two halves of the brain, each responsible for different functions, with the left hemisphere generally managing logic and language, and the right handling spatial abilities and creativity.