ʺColeʺ refers to any of various plants belonging to the Cruciferae or mustard family, which include broccoli, cabbage, collard greens, and other familiar vegetables. The controlled breeding of cole crops to produce certain physical traits in those organisms is called
A) physical selection.
B) agricultural selection.
C) natural selection.
D) artificial selection.

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Artificial selection is the process by which humans breed plants or animals for specific traits, such as size, color, or yield. This is the method used in the controlled breeding of cole crops to enhance or select for certain desirable characteristics.

ʺColeʺ Refers to Any of Various Plants Belonging to the Cruciferae