Natural Selection and 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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What is selective breeding?

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Selective breeding is the process used by humans to develop new organisms with desirable characteristics.

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Who introduced the theory of natural selection?

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Charles Darwin introduced the theory of natural selection.

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What does 'survival of the fittest' mean?

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'Survival of the fittest' refers to the concept that individuals best suited to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce.

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How can farmers use selective breeding to improve crop yield?

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Farmers can use selective breeding by choosing plants that consistently produce the most fruit or have desirable traits.

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What is the main difference between natural selection and selective breeding?

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Natural selection occurs naturally in the wild, while selective breeding is a human-directed process.

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Give an example of a trait that might be selected for in animals through selective breeding.

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An example of a trait that might be selected for is a dog's temperament, such as friendliness or trainability.

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What role does variation play in natural selection?

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Variation among individuals in a population is crucial for natural selection, as it provides the traits that may be favored in a given environment.

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What is adaptation in the context of natural selection?

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Adaptation refers to the process by which a species becomes better suited to its environment through natural selection.

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Can selective breeding lead to negative consequences?

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Yes, selective breeding can lead to negative consequences such as reduced genetic diversity and increased susceptibility to diseases.

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