Artificial Selection

National Geographic
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National Geographic
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Classroom Material
Keywords
Biology Genetics
Subjects
Life Sciences Geography Biological Evolution and Adaptation
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Artificial Selection

Artificial selection is the identification by humans of desirable traits in plants and animals, and the steps taken to enhance and perpetuate those traits in future generations. Artificial selection works the same way as natural selection, except that with natural selection it is nature, not human interference, that makes these decisions.
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