Examples of Artificial Selection

The modern day dog or head of corn is an example of this type of selection.

• Artificial Selection

• Natural Selection

• Evolution through resistance

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Process by which humans breed other animals and plants for particular traits

• Structural adaptation

• Artificial selection

• Behavioral adaptation

• Genetic modification

Give an example of how humans have influenced the inheritance of desired traits in organisms. (hint: think artificial selection)

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Dogs such as Chihuahuas are examples of....

• Artificial Selection 

• Natural Selection 

• Mutations 

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Which of the following is an example of artificial selection in plants?

• Wildflowers adapting to changes in climate.

• Farmers cross-breeding wheat to improve yield.

• Trees growing taller to reach sunlight in a dense forest.

• Insects developing resistance to a natural predator.

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Which of the following is an example of artificial selection?

• Wolves hunting in packs.

• Breeding dogs for specific traits like size or color.

• Birds migrating south for the winter.

• Fish swimming upstream to spawn.

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The process of choosing parent organisms for desired characteristics is called ________.

• Natural selection

• Artificial selection

• Random selection

• Genetic manipulation

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What is the process in which humans breed organisms for certain traits?

• natural selection

• inheritance

• artificial selection

• descent withOUT modification

​ (a)   selection is when humans choose traits of an organism like breeding dogs

• Artificial

• Natural

• Analogous traits

Answer explanation

Artificial selection is the process where humans intentionally choose specific traits in organisms, such as in dog breeding. This distinguishes it from natural selection, where traits are selected by environmental factors.

Which of the following is an example of artificial selection in animals?

• A) Wild wolves adapting to their environment.

• B) Breeding horses for speed and agility.

• C) Birds developing brighter feathers to attract mates.

• D) Fish evolving to swim faster in streams.