Selective Breeding

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What is selective breeding?

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Selective breeding is the process of choosing specific plants or animals to reproduce based on desired traits.

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What is another term for selective breeding?

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Artificial selection.

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What is a goal of selective breeding?

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To increase the value of species to humans, produce species that resist disease, and produce species with specific traits.

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What is an example of artificial selection?

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Crossing a labrador and a poodle to create a labradoodle.

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What are some problems associated with selective breeding?

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Animals can have bad health problems due to a lack of genetic diversity.

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How has artificial selection impacted 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 the main difference between artificial selection and natural selection?

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Artificial selection is human-directed breeding, while 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 a potential benefit of selective breeding?

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Increased production of desirable traits, such as higher yield in crops or better disease resistance in animals.

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What is a disadvantage of selective breeding?

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It can lead to reduced genetic diversity, making species more susceptible to diseases.

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What role does genetic variation play in selective breeding?

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Genetic variation is essential for selective breeding as it provides the raw material for selecting desirable traits.