5.1.2 - Selective Breeding (Artificial Selection)
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What is selective breeding?
💡 Hint: Think about how farmers choose which plants to cultivate.
Give an example of selective breeding.
💡 Hint: Consider common pets.
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What is selective breeding?
💡 Hint: Recall the definition we discussed.
True or False: Selective breeding can lead to reduced genetic diversity.
💡 Hint: Think about genetic health in organisms.
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Describe how selective breeding has changed the characteristics of a common crop, like corn, and its benefits or drawbacks.
💡 Hint: Consider both sides of the change.
Evaluate the ethical implications of selectively breeding animals for specific traits. Should there be restrictions?
💡 Hint: Think about how breeding affects the life of the animal.
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