HEREDITY
MUTATIONS
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Question
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codominant genes
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natural selection
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selective breeding
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genetic engineering
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Detailed explanation-1: -To obtain them, domestic cattle are crossed with the bison or American buffalo. The progeny of this cross is known as the “cattalo.” Then the cattalo is bred back to one of the parent stocks to produce what is known as the “vernier.” It is claimed that this animal retains much of the hardihood of its wild ancestors.
Detailed explanation-2: -When bison were cross-bred with domestic cattle, a hybrid dubbed the “Beefalo” was spawned.
Detailed explanation-3: -Beefalo constitute a hybrid offspring of domestic cattle (Bos taurus), usually a male in managed breeding programs, and the American bison (Bison bison), usually a female in managed breeding programs. The breed was created to combine the characteristics of both animals for beef production.
Detailed explanation-4: -Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs) When selecting a bull, Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs) are a helpful tool to predict bull performance. EPDs are the estimation of an animal genetic merit. They are compared to a breed average (not zero) and cannot be compared across breed.