Natural & Artificial selection

The theory proposes that variability exists in a population and that the environment acts on this variation so that only the most fit individuals survive and reproduce

• theory of natural selection

• artificial selection

• evolution

• theory of acquired characteristics

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The breeding of organisms for a specific and desirable trait

• natural selection

• artificial selection

• evolution

• acquired characteristics

What is this an example of?

• theory of natural selection

• theory of acquired characteristics

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What is "survival of the fittest"?

• Being the strongest

• Being able to survive and produce offspring

• Being the smartest

• Being able to collect as much resources as possible

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When nature selects and species with beneficial adaptation survive and produce offspring

• natural selection

• artificial selection

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When humans select desirable traits to be passed down to offspring

• natural selection

• artificial selection

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All artificial selection or "selective breeding" is good

• True

• False

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What is this an example of?

• natural selection

• artificial selection

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What is this an example of?

• natural selection

• artificial selection

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When a farmer breeds only his or her best livestock, the process involved is.......

• natural selection

• artificial variation

• artificial selection

• survival of the fittest

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