Question

multiple choice 1 point
which of the following best distinguishes artificial selection from natural selection?
artificial selection is driven by human choice; natural selection occurs in nature
natural selection occurs only in laboratory conditions
natural selection produces weaker species
artificial selection favors random mutations
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Explanation:

Artificial selection is a human - driven process where humans choose which traits to propagate (e.g., breeding dogs for specific traits). Natural selection is a natural process where organisms better adapted to their environment survive and reproduce more successfully.

• Natural selection occurs in nature, not just in laboratory conditions.
• Natural selection does not necessarily produce weaker species; it leads to adaptation.
• Artificial selection is based on human choice, not random mutations (though mutations can be part of the gene pool from which humans select).

Answer:

Artificial selection is driven by human choice; natural selection occurs in nature.