Selective Breeding Flashcards
1
Q
What is selective breeding?
A
When humans artificially select the organisms that are going to breed
2
Q
Why is do humans use selected breeding?
A
- animals that produce more meat or milk
- Crops with disease resistance
- Dogs with a good, gentle temperament
- Decorative plants with big or unusual flower
3
Q
What is the main drawback to selective breeding?
A
Reduction in the Gene Pool
4
Q
What is the Gene Pool?
A
The number of different alleles
5
Q
What is the big problem with the reduction of Alleles?
A
less chance of resistant alleles being present in the population
