Dog Storyline Review

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What are the closest relatives of dogs according to phylogenetic trees?

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Gray wolves are the closest relatives of dogs.

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What is selective breeding?

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Selective breeding is the process of breeding plants and animals for particular genetic traits.

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How did the variation in dog breeds arise in a short period of time?

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Variation arose primarily through selective breeding.

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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 potential problem with selective breeding?

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Selective breeding can lead to health problems in animals.

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What is the role of genetic manipulation in breeding?

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Genetic manipulation involves altering the genetic makeup of an organism, but it is different from selective breeding.

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What does it mean for an individual to be better adapted to its environment?

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It means that the individual has traits that enhance its survival and reproduction in that specific environment.

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What is the difference between natural selection and selective breeding?

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Natural selection occurs naturally, while selective breeding is a human-directed process.

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What is the significance of the wolf in the evolution of dog breeds?

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Wolves are considered the ancestors of all dog breeds.

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What is an example of a trait that might be selected for in selective breeding?

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Increased size or specific coat colors are examples of traits that might be selected.