The selection differential for a particular trait can be accurately defined as the difference
between the selected animals to be parents and:
A. the average of that particular breed of animals.
B. the average of all animals available for selection within the herd or flock.
C. that portion of the difference in performance passed on to the next generation.
Question 2
If a trait is low in heritability, the environment often masks the genotype, making it
more difficult to select herd or flock replacements with confidence that genetic progress
will be made.
A. True B. False
Some red squirrels adopt the offspring of related individuals, a likely example of kin selection pro
A colourful male guppy courting a female guppy: What are the influences of mate selection by female
Possible mechanisms for alternative splicing by splice-site selection
Natural selection acts on genetic variation
The two skills of the element Selection of Alternatives
Directional selection