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Middle School Life Science Flashcards: How Humans Change Traits

Study How Humans Change Traits in Middle School Life Science with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

What is gene editing (for example, CRISPR) designed to do to DNA?

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ANSWER

Precisely add, remove, or change specific DNA sequences. Allows targeted genetic changes at specific locations.

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A rabbit breeder says: "Selective breeding makes the trait appear instantly in the next generation." The breeder is working in the same indoor conditions each year and selects only rabbits with black fur to reproduce. Fur color data:
  • Before selection (Generation 0): 40% black, 60% brown
  • After 1 generation: 55% black, 45% brown
  • After 4 generations: 85% black, 15% brown
Which claim about trait change is incorrect based on the data?
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