2.3 - Environmental Risks
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What is biodiversity?
💡 Hint: Think about the different species you find in a forest versus a desert.
Define gene flow.
💡 Hint: Consider how traits might spread in a species.
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What is biodiversity concerned with?
💡 Hint: Think about the diversity you observe in different environments.
Gene flow can potentially lead to what?
💡 Hint: Consider how traits might spread across species.
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Analyze the ecological risks involved in introducing a genetically modified organism to control an invasive species.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how ecosystems are interconnected.
Propose a comprehensive plan for monitoring the release of a gene-edited organism to minimize potential negative impacts on biodiversity.
💡 Hint: Think about what data you'd need and how you would track changes.
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