Which statement factors into artificial but not natural selection?
A)Most organisms are capable of producing more offspring than typically survive.
B)Phenotypic variation of a species has variable appeal to humans interested in that species.
C)Phenotypic variation exists within populations.
D)Phenotypic variation can influence reproductive success.
E)Phenotypic variation within a species is due in part to inherited characteristics.

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Artificial selection is driven by human intervention choosing desirable traits for breeding, whereas natural selection relies on environmental factors selecting for advantageous traits. The variable appeal of phenotypic variation to human interests is a factor unique to artificial selection.

Which Statement Factors into Artificial but Not Natural Selection