Selective breeding

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Selective breeding (pronunciation: /sɪˈlɛktɪv ˈbriːdɪŋ/), also known as artificial selection (pronunciation: /ˌɑːrtɪˈfɪʃəl sɪˈlɛkʃən/), is a process used by humans to develop new organisms with desirable characteristics.

Etymology

The term "selective breeding" is derived from the English words "selective", which means "involving the selection of the most suitable or best qualified", and "breeding", which refers to the process of reproduction. The term "artificial selection" is derived from the Latin word "artificium", meaning "craftsmanship, art", and the English word "selection".

Definition

Selective breeding is the process by which humans use animal and plant breeding to selectively develop particular phenotypic traits (Characteristics) by choosing which typically animal or plant males and females will sexually reproduce and have offspring together.

Related Terms

  • Genetics: The study of genes, genetic variation, and heredity in living organisms.
  • Evolution: The change in the characteristics of a species over several generations and relies on the process of natural selection.
  • Natural Selection: The differential survival and reproduction of individuals due to differences in phenotype.
  • Mutation: The changing of the structure of a gene, resulting in a variant form that may be transmitted to subsequent generations.
  • Genetic Variation: The difference in DNA among individuals or the differences between populations.

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