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Captive breeding programs can affect genetic diversity in one of two ways. Within the program itself, genetic diversity is reduced, because captive breeding programs only have a limited number of animals to work with. On the other hand, animals from a captive breeding program that are re-introduced to the wild can increase genetic diversity, because they are bringing genes that may have been gone for a long time back into the gene pool.
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How are genetic engineering and selective breeding the same?
Selective breeding is a category that has genetic engineering in it. while selective breeding is choosing a trait or feature to breed on, genetic engineering is a man made change in a subjects genes
WOULD WHEAT plant has maximum genetic diversity in India?
no. it would have maximum genetic diversity in the meddle east where it originated from
How do beetles display genetic diversity?
different species in one population
During which process do rare changes in DNA result in genetic diversity?
Mutagenesis
What is The differences between traditional plant breeding and genetic engineering?
manipulation of genes for human welfare is known as genetic engineering
What did the selective breeding do to the population of pea plants?
decreased its genetic diversity
What did the selective breeding do to the. Population of pea plants?
decreased its genetic diversity
How have captive-breeding programs helped restore populations of endangered birds?
Captive breeding programs help in two main ways: First it allows breeders to maximize genetic diversity in the endangered population, and secondly allows for multiple clutches (more offspring) than would happen in the wild.About 25 years ago I had the honor of working with Dr. Kurt Benirschke in San Diego as a volunteer (for about a year). The staff under his direction had worked out a technique to determine the gender of birds (some are monomorphic) and were using it to help reestablish the California Condor. (see http://www.answers.com/california+condor%29. Another project was to monitor urine samples to determine optimal times for breeding. They were in a race against time to build up the numbers of endangered species.
How is genetic diversity beneficial to species?
Crossing over causes genetic diversity. If there was no genetic diversity in a species, the species would be prone to extinction.
How is genetic diversity beneficial a species?
Crossing over causes genetic diversity. If there was no genetic diversity in a species, the species would be prone to extinction.
How is genetic diversity to beneficial to a species?
Crossing over causes genetic diversity. If there was no genetic diversity in a species, the species would be prone to extinction.
Genetic variations in populations are due to a. mutations b. sexual recombination c. crossing over d. genetic breeding programs e. all of these?
All of these
All of the black-footed ferrets alive today descended from just 18 individuals Why do you think this might be of particular concern to the species survival?
The black footed ferret captive breeding program has produced many kits; however, problems associated with inbreeding may develop. There are only 7 genetic founders represented in the breeding pool. Genetic analysis initially recommended maintaining 200 breeding animals in captivity to maintain 80% of the genetic diversity of founders for over 200 years (Ballou & Oakleaf 1989); this was later increased to 240 adults. To increase the productive capacity of breeding animals, captive management strives to maintain a ratio of 3 males:5 females. Emphasis is placed on genetic management of the captive population because of the comparative ease of managing its genetics relative to wild populations (Russell et al. 1994), and because mortality of reintroduced animals is high. Therefore, only genetically "surplus" animals (i.e., high inbreeding coefficients and high representation in the captive population) and numbers produced in excess of those needed to replace loss of captive animals are available for reintroduction (Godbey & Biggins 1994). Genetic studies to determine relatedness of "founders" were called for in 1985 but never conducted and ferret lineages remain estimates based on the locations of animals captured from the wild. In addition, animals of disputed paternity entered the breeding population in 1987-88. As a result, genetic management has been compromised. Source: Umich.edu/~esupdate/library/96.10-11/reading
Will a stallion mate his daughter?
In most cases, a stallion will not naturally mate with his own daughter. Breeding between relatives is generally discouraged to avoid potential genetic defects and health issues in the offspring. Breeders typically aim to maintain genetic diversity and avoid inbreeding when breeding horses.
What is a type of diversity that includes all forms of genetic information?
Genetic diversity
What 3 examples of biodiversity?
genetic diversity species diversity ecosystem diversity
Is biodiversity genetic biodiversity?
Biodiveristy includes genetic diversity. It also includes the diversity of species and of ecosystems. In other words, biodiversity is the diversity of life.
