EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES IN FOOD SCIENCE
BIOTECHNOLOGY
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Question
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Which of the following is an example of artificial selection?
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A species evolving to withstand cold environments
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A person breeding dogs for long, thick coats
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A species of plant becoming extinct
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A snake blending in with its environment
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Artificial selection is a breeding process in which a population of organisms is screened for some quantitative trait or traits and those individuals rated highest are used as parents for the next generation.
Detailed explanation-2: -Selective breeding (also called artificial selection) is the process by which humans use animal breeding and plant breeding to selectively develop particular phenotypic traits (characteristics) by choosing which typically animal or plant males and females will sexually reproduce and have offspring together.
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