Quiz on Artificial Selection and Adaptations

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What is artificial selection?

A

Natural selection by environmental factors.

B

Random genetic mutations occur.

C

Selection by animal instincts.

D

Humans choose traits for reproduction.

What process did the scientist use?

A

Random mating of plants.

B

Natural selection in wild plants.

C

Genetic engineering of crops.

D

Selective breeding of wheat varieties.

Why do some dogs look different?

A

Dogs adapt to their environment.

B

Humans select specific traits over generations.

C

Dogs breed with wild animals.

D

Random mutations cause variations.

What might happen with repeated trait selection?

A

Reduced genetic diversity in the population.

B

Increased adaptability to new environments.

C

Higher survival rates for all traits.

D

More varied offspring characteristics.

Why use artificial selection in agriculture?

A

To randomly select breeding pairs.

B

To eliminate all variations in species.

C

To increase competition among plants.

D

To enhance desirable traits in crops.