Selective Breeding Flashcards

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what are the steps taken to select a particular feature in an organism?

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  1. choose individuals with the desired feature
  2. let only these individuals reproduce
  3. choose the offspring that have the desired feature
  4. let only these individuals reproduce
  5. repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have produced a variety in which all individuals show the desired feature
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how to be successful in selective breeding?

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do not allow individuals with undesirable features to breed

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