A Group of Dog Breeders Is Trying to Design and Develop

question 61

Multiple Choice

A group of dog breeders is trying to design and develop an ideal dog. They want a dog with a gentle disposition, black fur, long ears, short legs, and a strong sense of smell. Which of the following comments from fellow dog breeders represents the biggest challenge they are likely to face?

• A)There are breeds with long ears and breeds with short leg, but no breeds with both.
• B)There does not seem to be any genetic variation in sense of smell.
• C)Artificial selection is artificial and cannot change the genetics of a breed like natural selection.
• D)Most dogs with black fur have long legs.

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