Selective Breeding Quiz

What is the first step in the selective breeding process as described in the video?

• Breeding the largest chickens together

• Feeding the chickens more food

• Identifying the desired characteristic

• Selecting the smallest chickens

Why is it important to repeat the breeding process multiple times?

• To enhance the desired characteristics

• To increase the number of chickens

• To ensure the chickens are healthy

• To reduce the size of the chickens

In the potato example, why is variety A chosen for breeding?

• It requires less water

• It grows quickly and produces many potatoes

• It produces large potatoes

• It is resistant to diseases

What is the main goal of breeding variety A with variety B in the potato example?

• To reduce the number of potatoes produced

• To combine fast growth with large size

• To produce potatoes that are resistant to pests

• To create a new variety of potatoes

What characteristic is NOT mentioned as a reason for selecting variety B in the potato example?

• Disease resistance

• High yield

• Large potato size

• Fast growth