Selective Breeding 2

Biology: AQA GCSE Higher, topic 6.2.5

Selective Breeding - Labradoodle

Choosing to breed a labrador and a poodle is an example of artificial selection. They can breed to create labradoodles.

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  • Why is the selective breeding process repeated over many generations?

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  • What two dog breeds are crossed together to produce labradoodles?

  • Why would a breeder need to repeat the selection and breeding process over many generations of labradors and poodles?

  • A breeder has bred a labrador and a poodle, but not all of the puppies show the desired characteristic yet. According to the selective breeding process, what should the breeder do next?

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