selective bredding

• What is selective breeding also known as?


  Artificial selection
• What is the main purpose of selective breeding?


  To produce specific traits in plants or animals over time
• For how long has selective breeding been practiced?


  For thousands of years
• What are the steps involved in the process of selective breeding?


  1. Choose parents with desired traits
  2. Breed them together
  3. Select the best offspring showing desired traits
  4. Repeat over generations
• What are some examples of desired traits in selective breeding?


  High milk production and disease resistance
• What is one benefit of selective breeding in agriculture?


  Higher yields of food
• How does selective breeding improve traits in domesticated animals?


  By producing better characteristics, like docile pets
• What is a risk associated with inbreeding in selective breeding?


  It reduces genetic diversity and increases health problems
• What are some ethical concerns related to selective breeding?


  Breeding animals for traits that may harm their health
• Can you give an example of selective breeding?


  Crops bred to resist diseases
• What is another example of selective breeding besides crops?


  Dogs bred for appearance or behavior
• What are the benefits and risks of selective breeding?


  Benefits:

  • Higher yields of food
  • Improved traits in animals and plants

  
  

  Risks:

  • Inbreeding reduces genetic diversity
  • Ethical concerns regarding animal health