Because Artificial Selection Is Controlled by a Breeder, How Does

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Multiple Choice

Because artificial selection is controlled by a breeder, how does it compare to natural selection?

• A)It usually occurs at the same pace because mutations occur at the same rate.
• B)It usually is less efficient because there is no competition between individuals.
• C)It usually is more efficient because it is controlled through breeding and not reproductive success.
• D)It works well, but will only be able to produce a range of phenotypes based on the initial variation seen within the initial population.
• E)It works equally well, because both principles use the idea of hereditary traits to pass along variation to offspring.

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