Different forms of the same gene are called?
Alleles
How many recessive alleles do you need for the characteristic to be expressed?
Two
Does selective breeding increase or decrease variation within a species?
Decrease
Name 2 examples of genetic engineering
Answers vary eg. Bacteria for insulin, frost resistent Tomatoes, Glowing fish
What was the name of the first cloned sheep?
Dolly
Give 2 examples of plants that reproduce asexually
Answers vary eg. potatoes, strawberries, Spider plants, succulents
What are 2 advantages of cloning plants?
produced quickly, it is cheap, all identical and share desired characteristics
What is the word equation for fermentation?
Glucose > ethanol + carbon dioxide
Name 2 products made by fermentation
Answers vary eg. bread, wine, beer
What are the milk solids called in cheese making and what is the liquid called?
Curd and Whey
What is the process of heating milk to kill harmful bacteria called?
Pasteurisation
Give 2 examples of the use of enzymes
Making baby food, Removing stains, Extracting juice from fruit
Who invented the first Vaccine
Edward Jenner
What is a pathogen?
Harmful microorganism
Do white or red blood cells make antibodies?
White
Name 3 side effects of immunisation
Answers vary eg. temperature, sickness, swollen glands, small lump at injection site, headaches
