Selective Breeding

Question 1

Selective Breeding

Answer 1

When humans breed plants + animals for particular genetic characteristics over many generations

Question 2

Examples of Selective Breeding

Answer 2

Maximum yield of meat/milk/grain

Question 3

Process of Selective Breeding

Answer 3

1. From your existing stock, select the ones with the best characteristic
2. Breed them with each other
3. Select the best offspring and breed them with each other
4. Repeat the process over several generations, and the desirable trait gets stronger and stronger

Question 4

Selective Breeding vs Natural Selection

Answer 4

Humans not involved
Slower