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What is the primary purpose of selective breeding?
What is the primary purpose of selective breeding?
- To increase genetic diversity
- To produce offspring with specific traits (correct)
- To eliminate undesirable traits completely
- To enhance the adaptability of all species
What is a hybrid?
What is a hybrid?
- A result of natural selection without human intervention
- A new variety produced from combining different varieties (correct)
- A type of disease-resistant crop
- A plant or animal that is genetically identical to its parents
Which of the following is an example of hybridisation?
Which of the following is an example of hybridisation?
- Cultivating potatoes to increase yield
- Combining a donkey and a horse to create a mule (correct)
- Selecting the best tomatoes for replanting next season
- Breeding two cows to produce a calf
What advantage does the Yakow/Dzo hybrid provide?
What advantage does the Yakow/Dzo hybrid provide?
What is a potential disadvantage of hybridisation?
What is a potential disadvantage of hybridisation?
How does hybridisation enhance agricultural output?
How does hybridisation enhance agricultural output?
Which statement is true regarding the livestock industry?
Which statement is true regarding the livestock industry?
What is NOT a goal of hybridisation?
What is NOT a goal of hybridisation?
Which of the following products is NOT derived from livestock?
Which of the following products is NOT derived from livestock?
Which agricultural practice is commonly associated with improving plant traits through selective methods?
Which agricultural practice is commonly associated with improving plant traits through selective methods?
Flashcards
Selective Breeding
Selective Breeding
A method of breeding plants or animals to pass on desirable traits to their offspring.
Hybridisation
Hybridisation
Combining two different varieties of plants or animals to create a new variety (hybrid).
Hybrid
Hybrid
The offspring resulting from the crossing of two different varieties of plants or animals.
Economic Importance of Livestock
Economic Importance of Livestock
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Economic Importance of Crops
Economic Importance of Crops
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Saddle Black Pig
Saddle Black Pig
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Yakow/Dzo
Yakow/Dzo
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Jersey Hybrid
Jersey Hybrid
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Mule
Mule
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Agriculture
Agriculture
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Study Notes
Agriculture and Livelihood
- Agriculture is a major source of livelihood for many people
- Food products (cereals, vegetables, fruits, spices) come from plants
- Milk, eggs, and meat come from animals
Selective Breeding
- Farmers breed animals and horticulturists cultivate crops with desired characteristics
- Selective breeding is a process of breeding plants and animals to obtain specific traits
- Examples of selective breeding include: Saddle black pigs (high meat yield)
Hybridisation
- Combining two different varieties to produce a new variety
- The new variety (hybrid) often has better qualities (yield, taste, nutritional value, tolerance to conditions like heat, cold, drought, disease)
- Examples:
- Yak X Cow = Yakow/Dzo (stronger, used as pack animals)
- Jersey bull X Cow = Jersey (high milk yield)
- Horse X Donkey = Mule (stronger)
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