b6.2.3 selective breeding

Question 1

explain the steps in selective breeding

Answer 1

1. identify organisms with desired trait
2. mate organisms together
3. pick offspring with the characteristics
4. continue over many generations
5. creates genetic variation

Question 2

advantages of selective breeding

Answer 2

more profit
higher yield
better quality in farming

Question 3

disadvantages of selective breeding

Answer 3

less gene variation (gene pool)

increased chances of inheriting disease