A farmer performs truncation selection to try to increase the weight of peaches in his orchard. Which statement correctly describes a possible outcome of this selection? a) If peach weight is not heritable, the average weight in the next generation will increase. b) If peach weight is heritable, the average weight in the next generation will increase. c) The average peach weight will decrease due to this inbreeding. If peach weight is heritable, the average weight in the next generation will decrease.

A farmer performs truncation selection to try to increase the weight of peaches in his orchard. Which statement correctly describes a possible outcome of this selection? a) If peach weight is not heritable, the average weight in the next generation will increase. b) If peach weight is heritable, the average weight in the next generation will increase. c) The average peach weight will decrease due to this inbreeding. If peach weight is heritable, the average weight in the next generation will decrease.

Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)

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ISBN:9781305389892

Author:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan

Publisher:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan

Chapter12: Mendel, Genes, And Inheritance

Section: Chapter Questions

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