Artificial Selection

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What is artificial selection?

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Artificial selection is the process by which humans breed plants and animals for specific traits.

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What is natural selection?

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Natural selection is the process where organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

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What is a key similarity between artificial selection and natural selection?

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Both processes result in the production of offspring.

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Give an example of a species that has undergone artificial selection.

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Dogs are a prime example of a species that has been shaped by artificial selection.

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What role do humans play in artificial selection?

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Humans determine which traits are desirable and breed individuals that exhibit those traits.

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What is the main difference between artificial selection and natural selection?

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In artificial selection, humans control the breeding process, while in natural selection, nature determines which traits are favorable.

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What is a trait?

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A trait is a characteristic or feature of an organism, such as color, size, or behavior.

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How does artificial selection impact biodiversity?

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Artificial selection can reduce biodiversity by favoring specific traits and leading to the dominance of certain breeds or varieties.

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What is selective breeding?

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Selective breeding is the process of choosing specific animals or plants to reproduce based on desired traits.

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Can artificial selection lead to negative consequences?

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Yes, it can lead to health problems in certain breeds due to a limited gene pool.