Humans have selectively bred all of these: A horse breeds B cat breeds C dog breeds Scientists also cloned-bred Dolly, a Finn Dorset sheep. Dolly was born July 5th, 1996, at the Roslin Institute in Edinburgh, Scotland. Clone-breeding raised many controversies about cloning, while breeding raises few controversies UNLESS the breeding is known to produce defects in offspring.
No, agave is not a genetically modified organism (GMO). It is a natural plant that has been cultivated for centuries for its sweet sap, which is used to produce agave syrup and tequila. While selective breeding has occurred to enhance certain traits, agave itself has not been genetically engineered in a laboratory setting like GMOs.
Genetic modification has been a fact for centuries through selective breeding. Though we can manipulate some genes directly today great care is taken. With any new technology there are always unforeseen risks hence the safety precautions. Risks that can be predicted are taken into consideration with the processes. However there is no evidence that there will be mass epidemics, cancers and mutations occurring.
The modern cultivated carrot is often considered a man-made vegetable, as it has been selectively bred over centuries from wild ancestors to enhance its size, color, and sweetness. Originally, carrots were purple or white, but through cultivation, the orange variety became popular. This selective breeding process transformed the carrot into the familiar vegetable we know today.
While the project is progressing well, there are still those who have certain reservations or are outright against the project.It has been argued that there might have been other non-morphological, genetically-coded features (such as habitat adaptations) unique to the Quagga and that therefore, any animal produced by a selective breeding programme would not be a genuine Quagga. Since there is no direct evidence for such characters and since it would be impossible now to demonstrate such characters were they to exist, the argument is spurious. The definition of the Quagga can only rest on its well-described morphological characteristics and, if an animal is obtained that possesses these characters, then by definition, it will be a Quagga.The genetic basis of the Quagga Breeding Project, relies on the demonstration by Higuchi et al (1987) (Mitochondrial DNA of the Extinct Quagga: Relatedness and Extent of Postmortem Change. Journel of Molecular Evolution 25:283-287) that the mitochondrial DNA of the Quagga is identical to that of other Plains Zebras. Therefore the Quagga and other Plains Zebras belong to the same species and consequently the Quagga should be considered merely a different population (or deme), of the Plains Zebra.The only characters that have been used to identify the Quagga are its coat-pattern characters. Therefore if, within a few generations of selective breeding, an animal demonstrating these characters is obtained, it can with full justification be claimed to be a Quagga, since it would possess the same assemblage of coat-pattern genes as the original Quagga. It would not be a "look-alike".Futhermore, since the indigenous grasses in the original habitat of the Quagga are not significantly different from those areas occupied by extant Plains Zebras, and since extant Plains Zebras occupy habitats of similar degree of aridity to those of the Quagga, there is no sound reason for proposing significant adaptive features of the Quagga to its original habitat, and no reason to believe that animals produced in the selective breeding programme would not survive successfully in the region formerly occupied by the Quagga.
Horse, Dog, and Cat.
Most of the domesticated plants and animals you are familiar with have been produced through selective breeding. Dogs, cats, cows, goats, corn, grass, tomatoes, etc .
selective breeding; been going on for thousands of years. genetic engineering; been going on for decades.
Absalutly no way at ALL!
I'm unaware of any animals which cannot be selectively bred. If offspring are produced through the mating of male and female of the species, you should be able to select for the most desirable traits in both parents. This assumes, of course, that the breeding stock are already in captivity.
No, a purple potato is not necessarily a genetically modified organism (GMO). Purple potatoes, like other colored potatoes, can be traditional varieties that have been cultivated through selective breeding. However, some purple potato varieties may be developed through genetic modification to enhance certain traits, but not all purple potatoes fall into this category. It’s important to check the specific variety and its breeding methods to determine if it is a GMO.
Yes. This has almost been done, in fact, say some. A breeding-back programme has commenced, through selective breeding of the southern Plains Zebras.
Through selective breeding, corn has been altered to have larger kernels, increased pest resistance, and higher crop yields. Additionally, corn varieties have been developed for specific purposes such as animal feed, ethanol production, and human consumption. Overall, selective breeding has allowed for the genetic enhancement of corn to better meet the needs of agriculture and industry.
it is useful to humans because if they are looking into raising a foal, to grow up to be a great race horse they would want the parents to be healthy and quite fit. Also if they wanted to raise it to be a jumping horse, they would have to mate a healthy and muscular mare with a healthy and muscular stud. Hope that helps with your question? x
Cacti are primarily a product of natural selection, as they have evolved over millions of years to adapt to their arid environments. Their unique features, such as thick skin and water-storing tissues, are traits that have been favored in survival. However, some cacti have also been subject to selective breeding, particularly in cultivation for ornamental purposes, resulting in various hybrid varieties. Thus, while the majority of cacti are a result of natural selection, selective breeding plays a role in their diversity in cultivated settings.
All the breeds have been found to howl at the moon just like the wolf.
It is called selective breeding.