In the process of evolution by natural selection illustrated in the accompanying figure,which of the following is the mechanism or agent of natural selection?
A) artificial selection
B) selective breeding
C) selective predation
D) genetic drift

Question

In the process of evolution by natural selection illustrated in the accompanying figure,which of the following is the mechanism or agent of natural selection? 
A) artificial selection 
B) selective breeding 
C) selective predation 
D) genetic drift

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Selective predation, as shown in the figure, is the mechanism of natural selection illustrated. Selective breeding and artificial selection involve deliberate human intervention in breeding while genetic drift involves random fluctuations in allele frequencies.

In the Process of Evolution by Natural Selection Illustrated in the Accompanying