LIFE SCIENCE

OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE

BIOTECHNOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which describes one of the earliest forms of Biotechnology?
A
splicing human genes into bacteria to produce insulin.
B
selectively breeding dogs to create a new breed.
C
producing a clone of a farm animal.
D
determining the sequence of genes in DNA fingerprinting.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Selective breeding allows producers to select and breed parent organisms with desired traits to produce offspring with more desirable characteristics. This process creates offspring who are genetically superior to the parent organisms, thus improving plants and animals with each generation.

Detailed explanation-2: -Selective breeding Humans selectively bred dogs that were best suited for the various roles required of them, based on their fitness, ability and utility. Nowadays, in order to win dog shows, pedigree dogs have been bred to emphasise certain physical features in accordance with breed standards set by the Kennel Club.

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