State the practical applications of genetics

      

State the practical applications of genetics.

  

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Felix
i) . Breeding programmes (research)

•high yielding/hybrid vigour/heterosis
•resistance to diseases
•resistance to drought/salinity
•early maturing

ii. Genetic engineering

•genetic manipulation to produce desired characteristics

iii. Law

•legal questions of paternity knowledge of blood groups or blood transfusion.

iv) Genetic counseling

•aimed at reducing harmful traits e.g. albinism, congenital idiots, colour blindness e.t.c

v) Others

•Pre-sex determination

•understanding human evolution and origin of other species.
Anganifelix answered the question on April 17, 2018 at 13:02


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