Selective Breeding Practice (wizer)

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What is selective breeding?

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Selective breeding is the process by which humans choose specific plants or animals to reproduce based on desired traits.

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What is the main characteristic of all selective breeding?

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Organisms with desired traits are chosen by humans.

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Why is it important for farmers to be responsible in selective breeding?

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Farmers must ensure that the traits they select do not harm the animals or plants.

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What is one potential problem with selectively breeding dogs?

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Dogs may inherit genetic diseases due to selective breeding.

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How do farmers determine which plants to breed together?

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Farmers ask questions about the productivity and health of the plants.

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What is a trait in the context of selective breeding?

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A trait is a specific characteristic or feature of an organism, such as size, color, or disease resistance.

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What role do humans play in selective breeding?

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Humans actively choose which organisms to breed based on desired traits.

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What is the difference between natural selection and selective breeding?

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Natural selection occurs without human intervention, while selective breeding is a human-directed process.

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Can selective breeding lead to a loss of genetic diversity?

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Yes, selective breeding can reduce genetic diversity by favoring specific traits.

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What is an example of a trait that might be selected in plants?

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Farmers might select for traits like higher yield or disease resistance.