Course Activity: Artificial Selection and the English Bulldog
Follow the steps provided to research, plan, and write your paper. Use this information about the research process and
other links throughout the activity as a guide.
Time to complete: 2 hours
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Part A: Ask Questions
Begin by making a list of questions that will help you conduct research on the topic. To get you started, here are some
questions that may lead you to a better understanding of the topic:
. How does artificial selection differ from natural selection?
How did modern dogs evolve? Who are their ancestors?
. What is a dog breed? What is a pedigree?
. What methods are used to breed dogs? Are there any ethical issues with these methods?
. What are the benefits and consequences of dog breeding?
What are bulldogs like? What traits does the English bulldog have?
• Are bulldogs more healthy or less healthy than other breeds?
• What is genetic diversity? What is the current genetic diversity of the English bulldog?
• How does the genetic diversity of the English bulldog relate to the breed's future viability?
Now write down four more questions about bulldogs that will help you strengthen your arguments in your research
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