2022HSCShort answer

Q23 (b)

2 marks

Question

Explain a possible outcome of the use of artificial pollination on subsequent populations.

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Solution

Criteria	Marks
Explains an outcome of the use of artificial pollination	2
Provides some relevant information	1

Sample answer:

If the pollen from one plant is used to artificially pollinate a large number of plants, this will lead to a large number of offspring that are similar. Over time, if this is repeated in subsequent generations this will reduce the genetic diversity of the population.

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Syllabus alignment

Module 6 · Genetic Change

Genetic TechnologiesCompare artificial insemination and artificial pollination processes and outcomes.

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