Selective Breeding

1. Purpose: The main purpose is to develop and enhance desired traits in plants and animals
for human benefit.

2. Process: Individuals with the desired traits are selected as parents, and their offspring
with the same traits are bred over multiple generations.

3. Variation: Selective breeding relies on the existing genetic variation within a population.
This variation is manipulated to achieve the desired traits.

4. Examples: Examples include breeding crops for increased yield, animals for specific
qualities like milk production or docility, and pets for certain appearances or behaviours.

5. Benefits: Selective breeding can lead to more productive and resilient crops, healthier
livestock, and improved characteristics in pets.

6. Considerations: Ethical considerations, genetic diversity, and potential negative

consequences, such as unintended side effects or loss of genetic variation, should be taken
into account.