Selective Breeding Flashcards
1
Q
What is selective breeding defined
A
process which humans breed animals/plants to selectively develop particular phenotypes
sexual reproduction
2
Q
What happens in the selective breeding process
A
in population there is variation
select desired traits (phenotypes)
breed and keep breeding over many generations
3
Q
What are some uses
A
disease resistance so increase yield
increase milk/meat production (speed/size) - more afforable/available
4
Q
In selective breeding what are sometimes negatives
A
trying to enhance certain characteristics but other undesirable gets enhanced also
5
Q
What can plants be bred for
A
produce large or unusual flowers
