GENETICS. Definition, uses, disadvantages, advantages of selective breeding, genetic engineering, cloning and artificial insemination.

A)<Tab/>SELECTIVE (ARTIFICIAL BREEDING) Definition: Selective breeding is when the plants/animals from the existing stock that have the characteristics they want are selected and are allowed to breed. The offspring will hopefully display the characteristics which are required. The best offspring are then bred from, until all offspring display the characteristics that are wanted. This leads to new breeds of animal being produced. Uses: * High yielding crops, such as …

…loss of some embryos that might have "made it" if they had been transferred earlier. No "in vitro" culture system is as good as the fallopian tube itself. Impact on society: Couples who cannot have children for their own reasons could have the joy of having they're own baby; however there are still ethics involved regarding religion. Such as; it is not the 'normal' way of conceiving a child and we are acting as God.