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Because without mutations, selective breeding would be almost impossible.

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Mutations are useful in selective breeding because they?

...transform the breed accordingly.


What problem can occur with selective breeding?

Genetic mutations


How are mutations useful in breeding?

mutations are useful but not all the time itis 99 percent are bad


How are mutations are useful in selective breeding?

Mutations introduce genetic variations that can be beneficial in selective breeding by providing new traits for selection. Breeders can identify and select for these advantageous mutations, enhancing desirable characteristics such as disease resistance, yield, or specific physical traits in plants and animals. This process accelerates the development of improved varieties or breeds, leading to enhanced productivity and sustainability in agriculture and livestock management. Overall, mutations serve as a vital source of genetic diversity that breeders can harness to meet changing needs and challenges.


What is the breeding of organisms that have a certain desire trait?

Selective breeding.


How can selective breeding be beneficial to dog breeders?

It can be useful for finding clever and fast dogs.


Does selective breeding increases the rate of mutation?

Selective breeding does not inherently increase the rate of mutation; rather, it amplifies the frequency of certain traits by choosing specific individuals to reproduce based on desired characteristics. However, it can lead to a reduced genetic diversity, which may increase the likelihood of expressing deleterious mutations or genetic disorders over time. In essence, while selective breeding influences the traits within a population, it does not directly cause more mutations to occur.


What jobs include selective breeding?

Biotechnology is involved in Selective Breeding.


What do you call the process of choosing parent organisms for the characteristics that you want in their offspring?

the process of selecting a few organisms with the desired traits to serve as parents of the next generation is called what?


Is blue a natural colour for budgies?

No, the original coloured Budgies were green. Blue was introduced by selective breeding and mutations in the genetics. Just google image Wild Budgies.


What is another name for selective breeding?

Another name of selective breeding can also be artificial selection.


What are some draw backs of selective breeding?

You do not allow evolution to occur, for you are evolution in selective breeding.