Question

Many farmers select their cattle for breeding, but some farmers allow natural breeding to occur. The Jersey sire on this farm wasn’t selected by the farmer for mating. What’s the possible benefit to allowing natural breeding among cattle
1) increased likelihood the offspring will have traits the farmer desires
2) higher genetic variation among the offspring
3) lower genetic diversity among the population of cattle
4) decreased likelihood the offspring will choose its own mate in the future

Answer 1

2) higher genetic variation among the offspring

Answer 2

higher genetic variation among the offspring