Animal Breeding and Genetics Overview

Questions and Answers

What is a character in genetics?

Specific inheritable features that can be qualitative or quantitative

What distinguishes a trait from a character?

Traits are observable qualities while characters are inheritable features.

Define genes in the context of genetics.

A stretch or portion of DNA or RNA that contains the code for a particular characteristic.

What is the difference between homozygous and heterozygous?

<p>Homozygous has two copies of the same gene, while heterozygous has one copy of two different alleles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a trait?

<p>Tallness</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

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Mission includes developing ethical human capital and fostering sustainable innovations.

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Knowledge: Empower individuals to make informed decisions through learning.
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Professionalism: Adhere to high ethical standards in all practices.
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College of Veterinary Medicine Goals

Strive for excellence in veterinary science regionally.
Focus on developing veterinary medicine through research, extension, and production.
Expand partnerships with local and international institutions.
Emphasize the connection between animal health, public health, and environmental safety for food security.

Principles of Animal Breeding and Genetics

Course code: ZOTC 13, offering 3 units with three weekly lectures.
Prerequisite: Zoo 11.

Grading System

Midterm and final examinations constitute 30% of the total grade.
Class standing assessments (quizzes, reports, class activities, assignments) account for 70%.

Course Objectives

Understanding genetics principles, specialized animal genetics, population and quantitative genetics.
Learning the principles of animal breeding and selection methods.

Terminologies

Character vs. Trait:
- Characters are inheritable features (e.g., height), while traits are observable qualities that result from those characters (e.g., tall/dwarf).
Genes vs. Alleles:
- Genes are DNA/RNA sequences coding for traits. Alleles are variants of genes that can be dominant or recessive.
Homozygous vs. Heterozygous:
- Homozygous: two identical alleles for a gene (e.g., AA or aa).
- Heterozygous: one copy each of two different alleles (e.g., Aa).

Description

This quiz covers fundamental concepts in animal breeding and genetics as part of the veterinary medicine curriculum. It explores key principles, methods, and the role of genetics in animal husbandry. Ideal for students aiming to enhance their understanding of this critical field.