Name: Genetic Diversity, Engineering, and Testing Genetic Diversity: Definition of Genetic Diversity: in the most simple definition is defined as genetic vari ation within a species or population. Why we need Genetic Diversity: so that we have a variety of species, and that way we do not become independent on one species. Genetic Engineering: Definition of Genetic Engineering: is a technique used by scientists to change the DNA of a living organism. In what two areas are people experimenting with Genetic Engineering: 1. Plants 2. Animals What is... Xenografting it is the use of human DNA to supplement the animal’s or vice versa. Cloning it is using the DNA of one animal to make another animal with the identical ge netic makeup. Manipulation the changing of animal DNA. Genetic Testing: Definition of Genetic Testing: a medical test that identifies changes in the chromosomes, genes, or proteins to see if one has or has a of risk a disease or disorder. Why would people have genetic testing done? They have it done to find changes in their chromosomes, proteins, or genes, and how they are associated with inherited disorders or diseases. What would the results tell you and what are they used for? The results tell you what changes have taken place in your chromosomes, proteins, and genes, and what dis ease or disorder you may have.
How are Genetic Testing and Genetic Engineering Related? Genetic testing shows us what can be done in the field of genetic engineering, and both play a key role with ge netic diversity. How does Genetic Engineering impact Genetic Diversity? It increases genetic diversity, by increasing the number of species.
Is Genetic Diversity important? Why? YES: We need genetic diversity for a number of reasons. Plants, animals, humans, and all living things need genetic diversity. We don’t want to become independent on one species. God made us all different, maybe God’s way of keeping us diversified is through genetic diversity.