Why Is Artificial Selection Likely Bad for the Ultimate Survival

question 58

Multiple Choice

Why is artificial selection likely bad for the ultimate survival of a species?

• A)It reduces the genetic diversity of the population and thus makes the population more susceptible to disruptions.
• B)Only nature can decide what is best for a population.
• C)There are not as many individuals in each population,that is,small population sizes.
• D)It decreases the rate at which individuals reproduce.
• E)There are no adverse effects of artificial selection.

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