Table of contents

1. Introduction to Genetics51m
2. Mendel's Laws of Inheritance3h 37m
3. Extensions to Mendelian Inheritance2h 41m
4. Genetic Mapping and Linkage2h 28m
5. Genetics of Bacteria and Viruses1h 21m
6. Chromosomal Variation1h 48m
7. DNA and Chromosome Structure56m
8. DNA Replication1h 10m
9. Mitosis and Meiosis1h 34m
10. Transcription1h 0m
11. Translation58m
12. Gene Regulation in Prokaryotes1h 19m
13. Gene Regulation in Eukaryotes44m
14. Genetic Control of Development44m
15. Genomes and Genomics1h 50m
16. Transposable Elements47m
17. Mutation, Repair, and Recombination1h 6m
18. Molecular Genetic Tools19m
- Genetic Cloning
  9m
- Methods for Analyzing DNA
  9m
19. Cancer Genetics29m
- Overview of Cancer
  21m
- Cancer Mutations
  7m
20. Quantitative Genetics1h 26m
21. Population Genetics50m
- Hardy Weinberg
  19m
- Allelic Frequency Changes
  31m
22. Evolutionary Genetics29m

1. Introduction to Genetics

Fundamentals of Genetics

Genetics

1. Introduction to Genetics

Fundamentals of Genetics

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Multiple Choice

When evaluating breeding cattle, which of the following is generally considered the most important selection trait for improving overall herd productivity?

Reproductive performance (fertility)

Horn length

Tail length

Coat color

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Understand that in cattle breeding, selection traits are characteristics used to choose animals that will pass on desirable qualities to the next generation.

Recognize that traits related to survival and reproduction, such as fertility or reproductive performance, directly impact the number of offspring produced and thus overall herd productivity.

Consider that physical traits like horn length, tail length, and coat color generally have less influence on the productivity and efficiency of the herd compared to reproductive traits.

Evaluate how improving reproductive performance leads to more calves born per breeding cycle, which increases the potential for growth and profitability of the herd.

Conclude that among the given options, reproductive performance (fertility) is the most important selection trait for improving overall herd productivity because it affects the fundamental ability of the herd to reproduce and sustain itself.