Quiz 1

Question 1

In the genetic formula, P=G+E, what does P and G stand for?

Answer 1

P= phenotype G= genotype

Question 2

Besides perpetuation of the species, why is sexual reproduction important in animals?

Answer 2

Genetic recombination

Question 3

Give an ex. of a “trait”

Answer 3

Presence of horns in cattle

Question 4

Besides Physical Environment, what is another entity that could be considered “E”

Answer 4

Economics

Question 5

What are the two tools used by Animal Breeders

Answer 5

Selection and mating

Question 6

The two aspects of artificial selection are

Answer 6

Replacement selection and culling

Question 7

Which has the highest Heritability?

Answer 7

Wither Height

Question 8

Which “selection” regime would be “survival of the fittest”

Answer 8

Natural

Question 9

Where would you find terminal crosses?

Answer 9

Commercial Producer

Question 10

From a breeding standpoint, what s the most revealing interaction?

Answer 10

Genotype by (physical) environment interaction