Use of Biological Resources - Selective Breeding

Question 1

how are plants selectively bred?

Answer 1

• plant species with desired characteristics are chosen to cross-pollinate and reproduce
• the gene for the desired characteristic is passed onto the offspring
• offspring that best expresses the desired characteristic is chosen and the process is repeated

Question 2

how are animals selectively bred?

Answer 2

• animals with the desired characteristic are chosen to reproduce
• the gene for the desired characteristic is passed onto the offspring
• offspring that best expresses the desired characteristic is chosen and the process is repeated