Question

apply natural selection to genetic engineering
compare and contrast genetic engineering to the process of natural selection. select all statements that
are true.
by selecting the genetic information that is passed on to future generations, genetic engineering is
similar to natural selection.
unlike natural selection, genetic engineering selects the organisms most beneficial to the
environment.
by selecting the genetic information that is passed on to future generations, genetic engineering can
happen at a different rate than natural selection.
like natural selection, genetic engineering may be used on all organisms, including humans.
the effects of genetic engineering apply only to the organism selected, but natural selection affects
the entire population.
done

Explanation:

• First statement: Genetic engineering and natural selection both involve selection of genetic info passed to future generations.
• Second statement: Natural selection selects organisms beneficial to the environment (survival of the fittest), while genetic engineering can be for various human - defined purposes (not necessarily environmental benefit).
• Third statement: Genetic engineering can be rapid (e.g., in a lab), while natural selection is slow (over many generations).
• Fourth statement: Genetic engineering is restricted (e.g., ethical issues with human genetic engineering), while natural selection occurs naturally in all organisms.
• Fifth statement: Genetic engineering can have population - level effects (e.g., if genetically engineered crops are widely planted), and natural selection affects populations.

Answer:

A. By selecting the genetic information that is passed on to future generations, genetic engineering is similar to natural selection.
C. By selecting the genetic information that is passed on to future generations, genetic engineering can happen at a different rate than natural selection.