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7.3.2: Artificial Selection

7.3.2: Artificial Selection

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Science

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8th Grade

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Easy

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NGSS
MS-LS4-4, HS-LS2-7, MS-LS4-5

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Standards-aligned

Created by

Nancy Osborne

Used 2+ times

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Multiple Choice

How does artificial selection differ from natural selection?

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Artificial selection occurs only in wild populations.
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Natural selection is influenced solely by human intervention.
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Artificial selection is driven by human choice, while natural selection is driven by environmental factors.

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Why is the artificial selection of crops beneficial for agriculture?

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It can increase the nutritional value of crops.

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It reduces the nutritional value of crops.
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It limits the variety of crops available to farmers.

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Multiple Choice

Why is culling an important aspect of artificial selection in breeding programs?

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Culling increases genetic diversity in breeding programs.
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Culling is used to select the most expensive animals for breeding.
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Culling helps eliminate undesirable traits, enhancing the quality of breeding programs.

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