5b- Selective Breeding

Question 1

What are some uses of selective breeding?

Answer 1

• increase the productivity of Cows
• increase the number of sheep offspring
• increase crop yield

Question 2

What are animals commonly selectively bred for?

Answer 2

• more milk/meat/produce
• sheep with good quality wool
• attractive features

Question 3

What are plants commonly selectively bred for?

Answer 3

• disease resistance
• increased crop yield
• weather resistance

Question 4

What are the steps to selective breeding?

Answer 4

• individuals with the desired characteristics are bred together
• offspring that show these characteristics are bred together
• this process is repeated for many generations