selective breeding

Question 1

some people are worried about using milk from genetically engineered cows, to feed humans. Give 4 reasons why

Answer 1

Naturalness: Preference for traditional, non-engineered milk.

Health risks: Fear of unknown effects on human health.

Ethical issues: Discomfort with modifying animals’ genes.

Animal welfare: Concerns about the well-being of genetically modified cows.

Question 2

give 3 reasons why people might selectively breed cats

Answer 2

• desired appearance
• desired behaviours
• they can’t cause allergies

Question 3

problems of interbreeding cats

Answer 3

Physical deformities: Higher risk of skeletal or facial malformations.