1. The document provides definitions and questions about genetics concepts including: classification systems, levels of biological organization (domains, kingdoms, etc.), gene mutations, genetic engineering, genetic manipulation, and evaluating the safety of GMOs. 2. Key terms defined include taxonomy, binomial nomenclature, natural selection, genetic engineering, mutations like insertion and deletion, and concepts like selective breeding, genetic modification, and biotechnology applications. 3. The document quizzes the reader on genetics topics through multiple choice and short answer questions testing their understanding of these important biological concepts.

1. UNIT CHECKS:
Genetics

2. 2
1. System of classification in which organisms are grouped
based on physical characteristics in gradual degrees of
specificity
2. Definition: to group or categorize organisms
3. System of classification based on genetic relatedness of
species
4. Organism with cells containing a nucleus & organelles
5. Organism that has no nucleus or organelles
6. Two-name naming system introduced by Linneus
7-9. Name the 3 Domains of life
10. Why were two of these domains separated in the 1990’s?
Genetics UNIT CHECK 1
a. Eukaryote b. Ranking c. Phylogenetic (cladistics)
d. taxonomy e. Prokaryote f. Binomial nomenclature

3. 3
1. Gene sequence of a species; found in every member
2. specific pieces of DNA
3. nature selects for the strongest in a population to survive
4. humans choose which organisms to mate for our purposes
5. humans combine pieces of DNA to manipulate offspring
Genetics UNIT CHECK 2
a. natural selection b. gene c. species genome
d. selective breeding e. genetic engineering
a. insertion
b. deletion
c. duplication
d. translocation
7. THE OLD REC AT
8. THE OLD DRE DCAT
9. THE BIG OLD RED CAT
10. THE OLD CAT RED
Which mutation is being shown? THE OLD RED CAT
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4. 4
1. Doubling a genome; giving rise to organisms with
multiple sets of chromosomes
2. humans manipulate genes to create desired
characteristics in an organism
3. Management of biological systems for the benefit of
humanity
4. having one or more genes that mask the effect of the
dominant gene
5. genetically modified organism
6. fighting pollution using microorganisms’ metabolism
Explain how we use biotechnology to benefit humans using:
7. bacteria 8. plants 9. animals
Genetics UNIT CHECK 3
a. biotechnology b. GMO c. genetic engineering
d. polyploidy e. epistasis f. bioremediation

5. 5
1. Evaluates whether the gm plant is safe to eat
2. Type of genetic manipulation that produces an exact
genetic copy of an organism
3. cells that are part of the embryo during early
development- before they become body cells
4. Evaluates whether the gm plant is safe to grow
5. Evaluates whether the gm plant is environmentally safe
6. growing of an organ using genetic engineering in a lab
7-8 Give 2 benefits of using genetic engineering.
9-10 Give 2 reasons not to use genetic engineering.
Genetics UNIT CHECK 4
a. EPA b. USDA c. FDA
d. cloning e. stem cells f. organ regeneration