Artificial vs Natural Selection

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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 Artificial Selection?

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Artificial selection, also known as selective breeding, is the intentional breeding of plants or animals to produce desired traits.

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What is Selective Breeding?

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Selective breeding is the process of choosing specific organisms to reproduce based on desired traits.

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Is all artificial selection beneficial?

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False. Not all artificial selection is beneficial; it can lead to negative consequences such as reduced genetic diversity.

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What is a similarity between artificial and natural selection?

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Both processes result in the production of offspring.

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What determines traits in Natural Selection?

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In natural selection, traits are determined by environmental factors.

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What determines traits in Artificial Selection?

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In artificial selection, traits are determined by human choices.

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Can artificial selection lead to extinction?

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Yes, artificial selection can lead to extinction if it reduces genetic diversity or creates harmful traits.

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What is an example of Artificial Selection?

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An example of artificial selection is breeding dogs for specific traits like size, color, or behavior.

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What is an example of Natural Selection?

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An example of natural selection is the development of antibiotic resistance in bacteria.