Could artificial selection occur without inherited variation?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking whether artificial selection can take place in the absence of inherited variation. It prompts an exploration of the mechanisms of artificial selection and the role of genetic variability in such processes.
Answer
No, artificial selection cannot occur without inherited variation
No, artificial selection cannot occur without inherited variation
Answer for screen readers
No, artificial selection cannot occur without inherited variation
More Information
Artificial selection relies on genetic variation within a population to select desirable traits. Without this variation, there would be no differences to select for or against, thus making artificial selection impossible.
Tips
Common mistakes include misunderstanding that selection processes, whether natural or artificial, cannot influence traits if there is no variation to choose from.
Sources
- The web page with info on - CK-12 Foundation - ck12.org
- Chapter 2: Artificial Selection – Introductory Biology 2 - raider.pressbooks.pub
- Artificial Selection and Domestication: Modern Lessons from Darwin’s (1868) - SpringerLink - evolution-outreach.biomedcentral.com
