Grade 8 - NGSS - CA
Artificial selection
the selective breeding of organisms to produce offspring with specific traits
Biotechnology
the use of living things to manufacture products
Genetic engineering
the process of changing the DNA of an organism
Genotype
The entire genetic make up of an organism. Genotype. Genotype is the set of genes in an organism's DNA that determines its traits.
Natural selection
The individuals best suited to survive in an environment. Natural selection. Natural selection is a process where organisms with traits better adapted to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce.
Phenotype
the observable characteristics of an organism
Selective breeding
the breeding of plants or animals to produce desired traits
Trait
Any characteristic of an organism. Trait. A trait is a feature or quality, like eye color or height, that is passed from parents to offspring.
