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Breeding and Genetics

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Decks in this class (27)

Reasons for Breeding
What are the main reasons for bre...
1  cards
Genetic Terminology
What is a gene,
What is an allele,
What is ment by the term genotype
10  cards
Mendelian Genetics
What are mendel s three laws of i...,
What is ment by mendel s first la...,
What is ment by mendel s second l...
4  cards
Gene Interactions
What are the 7 types of gene inte...,
Describe incomplete dominance,
Describe codominance
8  cards
Sources Of Variation
Name two factors which can influe...,
What happens in order for variati...,
What is a mutation
8  cards
DNA Mutations
What happens in a point substitut...,
What are the three types of point...,
What happens in a silent point mu...
10  cards
Selective Breeding
What is natural selection,
What is adaptation,
What is selective breeding
5  cards
Desirable Characteristics
What are desirable characteristics,
Name some desirable characteristi...,
Name some desirable characteristi...
6  cards
Construction Of Breeding Programmes
What is an inbreeding coefficient,
What is an estimated breeding value,
What is ment by the term selectio...
5  cards
Factors Affecting Selection For Breeding
Name factors which can affect the...,
What information is generally fou...,
Why are breed profiles used when ...
4  cards
Animal Condition
What is body condition scoring,
Why is body condition scoring imp...,
What does body condition scoring do
4  cards
Behaviour Assessment
Name factors which can influence ...,
What would breeders consider surr...,
What can assessing behaviour help...
4  cards
Handling Techniques And Strategies
What are some considerations to k...,
What questions must you ask yours...,
Which handling method is appropri...
5  cards
Preparation For Breeding
What are key factors to consider ...,
What are the main things to consi...
2  cards
Mate Recognition Systems
What are the 4 main mate recognit...
1  cards
Reproductive Technologies
What are reproductive technologie...,
What are the main ways of identif...,
Name some examples of reproductiv...
10  cards
Contraception
What are the main purposes of con...,
What factors need to be considere...,
What is the process of surgical c...
8  cards
Preparing For Parturition
What are the main signs of partur...,
What preparation needs to happen ...,
What issues could occur during pa...
4  cards
Housing Of Breeding Animals
What should be considered when cr...,
What species specific considerati...
2  cards
Care Plans
What should be considered during ...,
What must be included in the sect...,
What should be considered when ho...
6  cards
Congenital And Hereditary Conditions
What is atresia,
What are the two main types of at...,
What is cryptorchidisum
11  cards
Analysing DNA
What are the main methods of dna ...,
What is the process of dna extrac...,
What are restriction enzymes used...
6  cards
Genetic Screening And Disorders
What is genetic screening used for,
What samples can genetic testing ...,
What is severe combined immunodef...
5  cards
Gene Modification
What is the main aim of gene therapy,
What are the 3 main approaches to...,
What does stomatic cell gene ther...
8  cards
Gene Modification Process
What are the steps of producing r...,
What are the 3 different methods ...,
What are the ways of getting reco...
5  cards
Creating A Transgenic Animal
What is a transgenic animal,
What are the most common ways of ...,
What is gene integration
5  cards
Implications Of Genetic Manipulation
What are some advantages of genet...,
What are some disadvantages of ge...
2  cards

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