Dangers of Selective Breeding

• How does selective breeding reduce genetic variation in a population?

  It promotes breeding from a limited gene pool
• Why might selective breeding lead to inherited diseases?

  It can concentrate harmful genetic traits
• How can selective breeding cause health problems in animals like dogs?

  It can result in physical deformities and diseases
• Why does selective breeding make it harder for organisms to adapt to environmental changes?

  It reduces genetic diversity needed for adaptation
• What is one ethical concern about selective breeding in animals?

  It may cause suffering due to health issues
• How can selective breeding lead to deformities or physical problems?

  By favoring specific traits over overall health
• Why might selectively bred plants be more vulnerable to disease?

  They often lack genetic resistance to pathogens
• How can selective breeding affect animal welfare?

  It can lead to increased health problems and suffering
• What is one disadvantage of having a limited gene pool in selectively bred species?

  It increases the risk of genetic disorders
• Why might selectively bred crops rely more on chemical treatments?

  They may lack natural resistance to pests