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Middle School Life Science Flashcards: Pros And Cons Of Selection

Study Pros And Cons Of Selection in Middle School Life Science with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

What is a common genetic risk associated with inbreeding in domesticated animals?

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ANSWER

Higher chance of harmful recessive traits appearing. Inbreeding unmasks harmful recessive alleles in offspring.

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A tomato grower practices selective breeding by saving seeds only from plants that produce the sweetest tomatoes (measured by sugar level). After 3 generations, average sugar level rose from 4.8 to 6.1 (Brix). But the number of tomatoes per plant dropped from 30 to 22. Which statement is best supported by the evidence and balances benefits and concerns?
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