1. SELECTIVE BREEDING. What is selective breeding and what benefits would humans have in taking advantage of it? Do you see any forseeable disadvantage?
2. SELECTIVE BREEDING. Differentiate between hybridization and inbreeding. What are the benefits and disadvantages of each? (MAKE A TABLE)
3. INCREASING VARIATION. Mutations increase genetic variation. What are two examples the book provides? What are the advantages and disadvantages of these mutations? (ANSWER SHOULD NOT BE CONFINED STRICTLY TO WHAT IS WRITTEN IN THE TEXT)
4. TRANSGENIC ORGANISMS. How are transgenic organisms benefitual for human beings (include microorganisms, plants, and animals)?
5. CLONING. How does cloning work (describe the process)? What benefit and disadvantages would cloning provide?
6. OPINION. From your understanding of selective breeding and biotechnology, do you think it is ethical for humans to alter and tamper with the breeding and genetic engineering of organisms? You may agree with all, disagree with all, or agree partly, but support your opinion.
