Variation & Evolution (AQA GCSE Biology): Quizzes
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What is the alternative name for selective breeding?
What is the alternative name for selective breeding?
Artificial selection
How long have humans been using selective breeding?
How long have humans been using selective breeding?
Thousands of years
How many generations does selective breeding take to work properly?
How many generations does selective breeding take to work properly?
Many generations
What is the first step in the selective breeding process?
What is the first step in the selective breeding process?
Choose the best individuals
What happens after breeding the chosen individuals together?
What happens after breeding the chosen individuals together?
Select the best offspring
Which example shows selective breeding for more food production?
Which example shows selective breeding for more food production?
Cows that give more milk
Why are crops selectively bred to resist disease?
Why are crops selectively bred to resist disease?
So plants don't get sick easily
What characteristic is selected for in pet dogs through selective breeding?
What characteristic is selected for in pet dogs through selective breeding?
Gentle and friendly behaviour
When breeding cattle for high milk yield, how is the bull chosen?
When breeding cattle for high milk yield, how is the bull chosen?
His mother produced lots of milk
What is a key benefit of selective breeding?
What is a key benefit of selective breeding?
We get specific characteristics we want
What is inbreeding?
What is inbreeding?
When close relatives breed together
What is an example of an animal welfare problem from selective breeding?
What is an example of an animal welfare problem from selective breeding?
Cows with leg problems from too much milk