Unit 1 - Topic 6 Flashcards

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1
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Domestic animal

A

Animal that is no longer wild

Has been bred and tamed by humans to perform various functions

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2
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Artificial selection

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Technique in which individual plants/animals w/ desirable traits bred together to develop plants/animals w/ specific traits

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3
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Selective breeding

A

Artificial selection

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4
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Farmers breeding dairy cows to produce most milk

A

Artificial selection

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5
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Farmers selecting best beef cattle

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Artificial selection

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6
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Cultivated vs wild flowers

A

Cultivated prob wouldn’t survive in wild environment
Used to being nourished w/ water and plenty of sunlight
In optimal conditions unlike wild which are adapted to environment

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7
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How many breeds of dog

A

Over 160

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8
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Beefalo

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Mix between bison and domestic cattle
Have thick fur -> protects from cold temps
Low fat meat and low cholesterol meat

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9
Q

Grass family types

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Wheat

Barley

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10
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Number of plants domesticated during prehistoric times

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80

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11
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Wheat and rice food energy percentage

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40

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