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What is the process which humans breed organisms for certain traits?

The process by which humans breed organisms to obtain certain traits is known as artificial selection.


How was the domestication of animals and plants was appiled to the theory of natural selstion?

These plants and animals were subjected to artificial selection so that the traits humans wanted in the organisms were selected for and the organisms not having these traits were culled. This, with some modification, is a good analogue for natural selection and artificial selection shows how organisms can be shaped over time with the proper selective pressures. The selective pressure of humans in artificial selection and the selective pressure of the environment in natural selection.


What are natural and human characteristics?

Natural characteristics are features of the environment that are not created by humans, such as climate, landforms, and vegetation. Human characteristics are traits or attributes specific to humans, such as culture, language, and technology. Both natural and human characteristics contribute to the overall makeup of a place or region.


What are humans select organisms for breeding based on traits?

Humans use selective breeding to pass desired traits to the next generation of plants or animals.


Does natural selection take place without human control?

yes natural selection takes place without human control. In natural selection it is the environment selecting the traits/alleles. However there is something called artificial selection which is evident in dog breeding. In that case humans select for the traits. Artificial selection can have detrimental effects on a population though. Some dogs have been selected for being very small and having a flat nose. These dogs are so small now that they cannot give birth naturally and have no use of their nasal passages

Related Questions

Which of these humans traits is altered by variations in environment?

height


What is the controversy about the role that biology and environment play in determining psychological traits in humans?

Nature versus nurture.


Why do humans have traits?

Us humans have traits because if we didn't have any, we would be bored in this planet


How did humans become such a powerful species?

Because we have certain traits that allow us to adapt and modify parts of the environment to increased are chances of survival.


What is an adaptation trait?

An adaptive trait is one that helps an individual better interact with their environment. Adaptive traits include thumbs in humans for example.


What animal was artificially selected by humans?

One prominent example of an animal that has been artificially selected by humans is the domestic dog (Canis lupus familiaris). Over thousands of years, humans have selectively bred dogs for specific traits, such as size, temperament, and behavior, resulting in the diverse breeds we see today. This process of artificial selection has allowed for the development of dogs that excel in various roles, from companionship to working alongside humans in tasks like herding, hunting, and service.


How does artificial selection support Darwin's hypothoseis?

Instead of letting the environment 'select' those that do the best, people in the environment do it instead. It is more or less a rapid form of selection. Corn that we eat on the cob began as a much smaller and tiny cob until now.


What is the process which humans breed organisms for certain traits?

The process by which humans breed organisms to obtain certain traits is known as artificial selection.


How and when did humans know the traits are inherited from their parents?

Put simply, inherited traits are those passed down by your parents and are found in your genes e.g. big nose, big ears, little feet. Aquired Traits are traits that are not passed down but instead "aquired" since birth. An example of this is: scars, pierced ears, the length of your hair, the loss of a limb.


Explanation of Natural and Artificial Selection?

Artificial selection is when humans select traits, such as color or taste and breed for those traits. Natural selection chooses the creatures that are best able to give birth to more offspring, carrying on their genes. The environment chooses.


The vast variety of different traits found in humans results from?

The vast variety of different traits found in humans is a result of genetic diversity. Each person inherits a unique combination of genes from their parents, leading to variations in physical characteristics, behaviors, and abilities among individuals. Additionally, environmental factors and interactions between genes and the environment also contribute to the diversity of traits in humans.


How dod humans modify the environment in Egypt?

Humans modify the environment in Egypt