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Applied Genetics

Question 8 • PT-GSE Environmental Science B-IC – 81

Which term also describes selective breeding?

Answer
A
natural selection
B
artificial selection
C
survival of the fittest
D
overproduction of offspring

Explanation

Selective breeding is the intentional mating of organisms to produce offspring with desired traits. This is also called artificial selection because humans choose which organisms reproduce. Natural selection occurs without people directing the choice.

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