Animal improvement - SS3 Agriculture Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What is the primary goal of animal improvement?
Enhancing genetic diversity
Reducing genetic diversity
Increasing productivity
Decreasing disease resistance
Which industry benefits from improving milk quality in dairy animals?
Poultry
Beef cattle
Dairy
Sheep farming
Why is genetic diversity crucial in animal populations?
It reduces adaptability
It increases the risk of disease outbreaks
It enhances resilience and adaptability
It has no impact on animal populations
How can animal improvement contribute to climate change adaptation?
By reducing genetic diversity
By developing heat-resistant breeds
By using more antibiotics
By increasing resource consumption
What is one of the economic benefits of animal improvement?
Increased income for farmers
Decreased food security
Higher resource consumption
Reduced quality of animal products
In the context of animal improvement, what does "genetic bottlenecking" refer to?
Increasing genetic diversity
Reducing the population size
Improving disease resistance
Enhancing food quality
Which type of animals benefit from selective breeding for disease resistance?
Wild animals
Companion animals
Livestock
Marine animals
What does "efficiency" in animal improvement refer to?
Using more resources
Reducing productivity
Achieving more with fewer resources
Decreasing genetic diversity
How can animal improvement contribute to conservation efforts?
By decreasing genetic diversity
By increasing resource consumption
By preventing genetic bottlenecking
By ignoring endangered species
What is the primary aim of improving companion animals through selective breeding?
Decreasing health and temperament
Reducing adaptability
Producing healthier and more suitable pets
Promoting aggression
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