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| Selective breeding is a process that allows only those animals with wanted characteristics to produce the next generation. |
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| Hybridization is the crossing of dissimilar individuals to bring together the best of the organisms. The new organisms are often hardier than the parents. |
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| Inbreeding is the continued breeding of individuals with similar characteristics. |
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| Biotechnology the application of a technology process, invention, or method to living organisms. Selective breeding is a form of biotechnology. |
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