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Selective Breeding

Definition

Selective breeding refers to the controlled breeding of plants and animals with desirable traits in order to produce offspring with desired characteristics.

Examples

Example as a Noun:

1. Selective breeding has been used to develop high-yield varieties of crops.

2. The farmer successfully employed selective breeding to produce healthier livestock.

Example as a Verb:

1. The breeders selectively breed dogs to ensure specific traits are passed down.

2. The scientist conducted many experiments to selectively breed stronger strains of bacteria.

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