Biology 2010 Student Edition

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 9780133669510
ISBN 13: 978-0-13366-951-0

Chapter 15, Genetic Engineering - 15.1 - Selective Breeding - 15.1 Assessment - Page 420: 1a

Answer

An example of selective breeding is trying to breed the perfect dog.

Work Step by Step

Breeders only breed traits that they want their dog to have. Selective breeding involves using breeding to "select" the trait they want the next generation to inherit.
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