asked 16.1k views
2 votes
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

asked
User Tachyon
by
7.5k points

2 Answers

6 votes

higher genetic variation among the offspring

answered
User Denisvm
by
7.7k points
6 votes
2) higher genetic variation among the offspring
answered
User Aminalid
by
8.2k points
Welcome to Qamnty — a place to ask, share, and grow together. Join our community and get real answers from real people.