What is the primary goal of selective breeding?

The Impact of Selective Breeding on Plants and Animals

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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To eliminate all diseases
To develop specific traits
To create new species
To increase genetic diversity
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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In the example of cows, what is the first step in the selective breeding process?
Select cows based on size
Choose cows randomly
Find cows that produce the most milk
Allow all cows to reproduce
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the key to successful selective breeding?
Allowing natural selection
Identifying and breeding specific traits
Increasing genetic mutations
Breeding randomly
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which ancient civilization is known to have practiced selective breeding?
Chinese
Greeks
Romans
Egyptians
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How has selective breeding affected the size range of dog breeds?
Dogs have a wide range of sizes
Dogs have become larger
All dogs are now the same size
Dogs have become smaller
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a key feature of modern corn compared to its ancestor?
It is smaller
It looks very different
It is less nutritious
It is more colorful
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the result of selective breeding in carrots?
They are smaller
They have become less nutritious
They have a variety of colors
They are all orange
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