Question

What is the heritability of running speed in the breeder's dog population. (5 points) If the breeder selectively breeds her dogs, will the next generation run on average faster than the average speed she has now AND why? (3 points) Assume the breeder selects 5 pairs of parents with the highest mid: procent values and uses them as breeders. Calculate the selection differential the breeder has imposed on her population. (3 points) Use your estimate heritability and the selection differential you just calculated to predict the response to selection. (2 points) What is the predicted average running speed of the dogs in the next generation? (2 points) How does your predicted speed of the next generation compare to the actual average running speed of offspring of these five families? Why might there be a discrepancy? (2 points)