Artificial Selection

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What is artificial selection also known as?

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Selective breeding.

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What is the process of choosing parent organisms for desired characteristics called?

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Artificial selection.

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What is the first step in selective breeding flowers?

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Choose which trait is desirable.

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When humans select desirable traits to be passed down to offspring, what is this process called?

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Artificial selection.

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What is the change that occurs over long periods of time in the characteristics and diversity of organisms?

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Evolution.

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What is the main difference between artificial selection and natural selection?

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Artificial selection is driven by human choice, while natural selection is driven by environmental factors.

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Give an example of artificial selection in agriculture.

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Breeding crops for higher yield.

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What is a common method used in artificial selection?

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Selective breeding.

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How does artificial selection impact genetic diversity?

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It can reduce genetic diversity by favoring specific traits.

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What is one potential negative consequence of artificial selection?

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Increased susceptibility to diseases due to reduced genetic variation.

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