Selective Breeding

Question 1

What is the process for selective breeding?

Answer 1

1) Characteristics are chosen from the existing stock and bred together
2) The best offspring is chosen and bred together
3) This process continues until the offspring has the desired characteristic

Question 2

What is meant by the term Selective Breeding?

Answer 2

Selective breeding is where humans select the plant or animal that they want to breed based on their desired characteristics.