Genetics and Breeding

Genetics is the study of how traits are passed from parents to their offspring through genes, which are DNA segments that carry instructions for building and maintaining an organism. Breeding involves selecting parent organisms with desired traits to produce offspring that inherit those qualities. This process can improve or modify characteristics like size, disease resistance, or yield. By understanding genetics, breeders can make more informed choices, using natural reproduction or technology to develop better plants, animals, or even humans for specific purposes.