What Is It Called When Some Animals Are Selectively Bred

question 10

Multiple Choice

What is it called when some animals are selectively bred because they possess some desirable characteristic?

• A) Evolution
• B) Natural selection
• C) Artificial selection
• D) Artificial insemination

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Definitions:

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