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Nadusha1986 [10]
3 years ago
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Explain an example why selective breeding is an example of biotechnology

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lina2011 [118]3 years ago
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Example of selective breeding: Cows that produce lots of milk. Selective breeding to create more useful varieties of animals and plants is a form of biotechnology that human beings have used for thousands of years. Biotechnology includes any use of science or technology to alter the characteristics of a particular breed or animal.
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