Meet the Super Cow | National Geographic

What is a key characteristic of the Belgian Blue cattle breed?

• They produce a lot of milk.

• They have very large and developed muscles.

• They are known for their calm temperament.

• They have unique spotted coats.

How did farmers develop the Belgian Blue cattle breed with its unique muscle structure?

• By feeding them special growth hormones.

• By allowing only the most muscular cows and bulls to reproduce.

• By cross-breeding them with wild animals.

• By giving them specific exercise routines.

What is the genetic reason for the unusually large muscles in Belgian Blue cattle?

• They have an extra set of muscle genes.

• They have a gene that causes muscles to grow faster.

• They have a non-working copy of a gene that normally limits muscle growth.

• They are born with more muscle cells than other cattle.

What advanced reproductive technology is used to ensure the desired traits are passed on in Belgian Blue cattle?

• Natural mating between selected animals.

• In-vitro fertilization.

• Artificial insemination.

• Cloning.