Which of the Following Statements Best Defines Artificial Selection

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best defines artificial selection?

• A) Artificial selection is a process that occurs when individuals inherit traits that enable them to survive and reproduce.
• B) Artificial selection is a process in which humans decide which plants and/or animals will and will not breed.
• C) Artificial selection is a process in which humans protect domesticated species from predation.
• D) Artificial selection is a process that produces beneficial mutations.

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