Question

how can artificial selection decrease a populations biodiversity? it removes stronger species, leaving weaker species behind to reproduce. it selects which traits (good or bad) are passed onto the next generation. it increases the rate of natural selection, improving population numbers. it reverses natural selection because the species that survive are random.

Explanation:

Artificial selection involves humans choosing which traits are passed on. If it removes stronger species (by not allowing them to reproduce as much or at all) and leaves weaker species behind to reproduce, it reduces the variety of traits and species in the population. Biodiversity is about the variety of life forms and their traits. Removing stronger species limits this variety.

Answer:

It removes stronger species, leaving weaker species behind to reproduce.