Which of the following is FALSE regarding selective breeding (artificial selection)? a it is a technique takes advantage of naturally occurring genetic variation in a group of living things. b it is a technique that breed specific animals and plants with desired traits. c It allows animal genes to be transferred into plant genes or plant genes to be transferred into animal genes. d its been going on for thousands of years.

Answer 1

The FALSE statement regarding selective breeding (artificial selection) is:

c. It allows animal genes to be transferred into plant genes or plant genes to be transferred into animal genes.

Selective breeding involves choosing specific individuals with desirable traits for reproduction, but it does not involve the direct transfer of genes between different species (such as animals and plants). That process would require biotechnological methods such as genetic engineering, which is distinct from traditional selective breeding.