Artificial Selection

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What is artificial selection?

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Artificial selection is the process of choosing parent organisms for desired characteristics, often used in breeding plants and animals.

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What is another term for artificial selection?

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Selective breeding.

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What is natural selection?

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Natural selection is the process where organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

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How does artificial selection differ from natural selection?

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Artificial selection is guided by human choice, while natural selection occurs through environmental pressures.

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What is an example of artificial selection?

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Breeding dogs for specific traits, such as size or coat color.

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Which country conducted an experiment to domesticate foxes?

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Russia.

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What role has artificial selection played in the evolution of dogs?

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Artificial selection has led to the development of various dog breeds with specific traits.

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What is selective breeding?

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Selective breeding is the process of breeding plants or animals for specific genetic traits.

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Can artificial selection lead to genetic changes in a population?

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Yes, artificial selection can lead to significant genetic changes over generations.

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What is a common misconception about artificial selection?

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A common misconception is that artificial selection is the same as genetic manipulation, but they are different processes.