Artificial Selection in Agriculture and Science
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What is the process of selectively breeding plants and animals for desirable traits called?

  • Spontaneous selection
  • Artificial Selection (correct)
  • Natural selection
  • Random selection
  • What is one of the traits that humans selectively breed animals for?

  • Ability to fly
  • Ability to climb trees
  • Ability to run faster (correct)
  • Ability to breathe underwater
  • Which of the following vegetables has been developed through the process of selective breeding from wild mustard plants?

  • Broccoli (correct)
  • Bell pepper
  • Carrot
  • Spinach
  • What is the purpose of artificial selection?

    <p>To selectively breed for desirable traits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a trait that humans selectively breed animals for?

    <p>Ability to withstand harsh conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a result of artificial selection?

    <p>Increased variety of animal breeds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of selectively breeding plants and animals?

    <p>To improve specific traits and characteristics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has wild mustard plants contributed to through selective breeding?

    <p>Development of various vegetables like broccoli and cauliflower</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of artificial selection?

    <p>To selectively breed plants and animals for desirable traits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Give an example of a trait that humans selectively breed animals for.

    <p>Disease resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the traits selected in plants through artificial selection?

    <p>High yield</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some of the vegetables developed through the process of selective breeding from wild mustard plants?

    <p>Broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, and kale</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Give an example of a species with vastly different appearances as a result of artificial selection.

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

    Study Notes

    • Artificial Selection is a process used by humans to selectively breed plants and animals for desirable traits, resulting in domesticated organisms.
    • Farmers choose tomatoes based on their appearance, and select the seeds from the best ones to produce more tomatoes with similar traits.
    • Artificial Selection, also known as selective breeding, has been practiced for thousands of years, leading to the development of varieties with increased yield, disease resistance, and desirable physical characteristics.
    • Humans selectively breed animals for traits such as higher yield, greater quantity of offspring, better quality skin, fur, or wool, ability to run faster, and disease resistance.
    • Selected traits in plants include high yield, disease resistance, ability to withstand harsh conditions, and improved flavor or appearance.
    • Dogs are an example of one species with vastly different appearances as a result of artificial selection. Wild animals, such as chickens and mustard plants, have been domesticated and selectively bred for desirable traits over thousands of years, resulting in the domesticated crops and animals we see today.
    • Wild mustard plants have given us several vegetables, including broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, and kale, through the process of selective breeding.
    • Artificial Selection is a significant contribution to agriculture and science, allowing for the production of food crops and the development of various animal breeds.

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    Explore the concept of Artificial Selection, also known as selective breeding, and its impact on the development of desirable traits in plants and animals. Learn about the process used by humans to selectively breed organisms for specific traits and its significant contribution to agriculture and science.

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