Selective Breeding

Question 1

State how you selectively breed an organism

Answer 1

1. Choose individual with the desired feature
2. Let only these individuals reproduce
3. Choose the offspring that have the desired feature
4. Let only these individuals reproduce
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have produced a variety in which all individuals show the desired feature

Question 2

What are some examples of selective breeding?

Answer 2

• Cattle that produce lots of meat
• Tomato plants that produce lots of tomatoes