8. Genetic improvement (response to selection) Flashcards
1
Q
Which is not a synonym of selection response?
phenotypic superiority of the selected parents
genetic progress
realised selection differential
estimated breeding value
A
phenotypic superiority of the selected parents
2
Q
Which definition is less accurate
age of parents at the birth of progenies
age of grandparents at the birth of progenies
by the progeny number per litter weighted average age of parents at the birth of progenies
average age of parents at the birth of progenies
A
age of grandparents at the birth of progenies
3
Q
Which parameter does not influence the selection response?
superiority of parents selected
generation interval
heritability estimate
proportion of the individuals chosen for breeding
A
proportion of the individuals chosen for breeding
