7th Grade Chapter 7 Review

The mating of an organism with a close relative is called

This causes the death of an organism

Stem cells are cells that

The Human Genome Project is a scientific effort to

The process of producing human clones to provide cells for the treatment of disease is called __________ cloning.

Many mutations produce no noticeable effect on an organism

Have mutations as a whole improved Creation since the fall of Adam and Eve?

Since modern technology can be used for evil, Christians should avoid all technology whenever possible

Which class is better?

Developing a new breed of dog by mating dogs with two different characteristics that a breeder wants is an example of...

The result of a pregnancy in which two sperm unite with two different eggs and form two genetically unique organisms

Respond to this statement: “Genetic engineering holds the answers to all human problems.”

Why would a farmer clone one of his plants?

The use of living organisms to make a new, more desirable organism orproduct is called __________.

Fraternal twins

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Occurs in cells that produce gametes

A change in the number of genes on a chromosome

Clones are more common in the plant kingdom than in the animal kingdom.

A complete set of an organism's genes

Splitting frog or pig zygotes is a step in

Robert and Ashley are 10 year old twins. What kind of twins are they?

Natural human clones are called

The use of genetic engineering to correct the defective genes responsible for certain diseases is called

Discuss potential benefits and problems of genetic engineering

The average human lifespan has increased since the time of the Flood.

Genetic Engineering...

A gene mutation may result in an incorrect protein being produced.

An example of a germ mutation is a

A change in the DNA sequences that make up a gene

Explain the difference between the two types of stem cells. Is it ok to use either of these types for research? Why?

Caused by a mutation that affects pigments

Somatic stem cells are stem cells that have experienced a somatic mutation.

What type of mutation does NOT affect the offspring?

Inbreeding attempts to preserve the special characteristics of a breed

Occurs in body cells

The use of special techniques to control the genetic makeup of an organism

Humans are different from all other organisms in that they have a spiritual nature

Mutations are seldom considered harmful

Cloning is a form of _________ reproduction

How do scientists use genetic engineering to produce insulin for a person with diabetes?

A change in an organism’s genetic material is called a(n) __________.

Embryonic stem cells are used to treat many different diseases