Selective Breeding Flashcards
1
Q
What is selective breeding?
A
Living organisms with desired traits are bred so offspring has desired characteristic
2
Q
Explain the steps of selective breeding
A
Select 2 organisms with desired characteristics
Breed them together
Select offspring that has desired characteristics
Repeat breeding until all offspring have desired characteristics
3
Q
What are the problems with selective breeding?
A
Inbreeding can lead to defects
Organisms more prone to disease
Inherited disorders
4
Q
Why does inbreeding lead to genetic defects?
A
There is a smaller gene pool so there is less variation
More likely to pass diseases
