Question

Which statement best describes artificial selection?

A.
when organisms with disadvantageous traits are selected against by environmental conditions
B.
when humans selectively breed organisms to produce offspring with desirable traits
C.
when organisms with favorable traits are better able to survive and reproduce in their environment

Answer 1

The statement that best describes artificial selection is:

B. when humans selectively breed organisms to produce offspring with desirable traits.

Artificial selection is the process of selecting and breeding organisms with desirable traits, as determined by humans, to produce offspring with those same traits.