Artificial and Natural Selection Concepts

What is the process called when humans breed organisms for desired traits?

• Artificial selection

• Natural selection

• Genetic mutation

• Evolution

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Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting natural selection?

• Overproduction

• Variation

• Artificial selection

• Competition

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What is the main difference between artificial selection and natural selection?

• Artificial selection is human-driven, while natural selection occurs naturally.

• Natural selection is human-driven, while artificial selection occurs naturally.

• Both are human-driven processes.

• Both occur naturally without human intervention.

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Over generations, teosinte changed into maize through the process of ______ selection.

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In the context of natural selection, why might flightless birds develop on remote islands?

• There are fewer predators, reducing the need to fly.

• The climate is too cold for flying.

• There is an abundance of food on the ground.

• The birds are too heavy to fly.

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The development of maize from teosinte is an example of ______ selection.

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Which trait is likely to increase in a population through natural selection if it provides a survival advantage?

• Helpful traits

• Unhelpful traits

• Neutral traits

• Artificial traits

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What are the 3 factors that affect natural selection

• overproduction

• too many mates

• variation

• too much food

• competition

How was the mini horse created?

• natural selection

• artificial selection