HORTICULTURE

HORTICULTURE SCIENCE

PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What term describes how humans created pure-bred dogs?
A
artificial selection
B
cloning
C
crossbreeding
D
selective breeding
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Eugenics is essentially selective breeding applied to humans.

Detailed explanation-2: -For centuries, humans have bred dogs for specific traits or behaviors, developing breeds with a wide array of “specializations, ‘’ from companionship to herding or scent hunting. A new study shows that this selectiveness has led to distinctive dog breeds with distinctive brains.

Detailed explanation-3: -The importance of artificial selection to the field of evolutionary biology dates back to Darwin, who was likely the first to use the term artificial selection in the ‘Origin of Species’ (Darwin, 1859).

Detailed explanation-4: -It is believed that when human civilization moved towards agrarian societies, dogs were selectively bred for smaller size and more docile behavior. These traits made it more comfortable for humans and dogs to live together.

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