English National Curriculum - Science
Mission Objectives
Explain why selective breeding is considered a form of sexual reproduction and describe how the process works
Describe examples of characteristics that have been selectively bred in plants and animals and explain the intended benefits
Evaluate the risks associated with selective breeding and discuss the ethical considerations involved
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Words and meanings to learn
species
A group of organisms that are able to interbreed and produce fertile offspring.
natural selection
the process where organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring
genetic variation
the variety of different alleles within a population
selective breeding
the process by which humans select and breed organisms with desirable characteristics over many generations
inbreeding
breeding closely related individuals repeatedly, reducing genetic variation and increasing the risk of inherited defects
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