Question

Search online to find at least two articles that have opposite opinions on the repeated breeding of pedigree dogs. Does one article seem more scientifically credible than the other? Explain your answer.

Answer 1

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A veterinarian wrote an article stating his disapproval of some of the tactics used to breed pedigree dogs. He stated that pedigree dogs can be healthy, but because of inbreeding, they’re more likely to have health problems than other dogs. The author supported his statement with scientific studies.

A breeder with 20 years of experience wrote an article that was pro-breeding. He talked about his own success and shared his opinions on proper breeding techniques. Because the veterinarian used scientific facts to support his reasoning, his article seemed more scientifically credible to me.

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Answer 2

Answer:Advantage: Artificial selection could eliminate certain genetic diseases that will make organisms healthier.

Disadvantage: The traits that pass on to offspring may not be the most beneficial for the organism to survive in the wild. These are traits that people desire, and they’re suitable mostly for a domestic setting.

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