AP Bio Insta-Review Topic 7.3: Artificial Selection

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What is artificial selection?

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Artificial selection is the process by which humans breed plants and animals for specific traits.

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How does artificial selection differ from natural selection?

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Artificial selection is driven by human preferences, while natural selection is driven by environmental pressures.

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What is convergent evolution?

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Convergent evolution is the process where organisms from different ancestors develop similar traits due to similar environmental pressures.

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What is an example of artificial selection?

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Dog breeding is a common example of artificial selection, where specific traits are chosen by breeders.

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What is an example of natural selection?

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The evolution of antibiotic-resistant bacteria is an example of natural selection.

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What is the role of human intervention in artificial selection?

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Humans actively choose which traits to propagate in a species, influencing its evolution.

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Can artificial selection lead to negative consequences?

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Yes, artificial selection can lead to reduced genetic diversity and health issues in species.

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What is the significance of the peppered moth in evolution studies?

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The peppered moth is often cited as an example of natural selection, not artificial selection.

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What does 'survival of the fittest' mean in the context of natural selection?

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It refers to the idea that individuals best adapted to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce.

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What is the difference between homologous and analogous structures?

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Homologous structures are similar due to common ancestry, while analogous structures are similar due to convergent evolution.