Darwin studied and wrote extensively about the mechanism known as artificial selection.Artificial selection is similar to natural selection,except that ________.
A) natural selection works toward a specific goal
B) artificial selection relies on preexisting variations in populations; natural selection does not
C) artificial selection produces varieties that would be less likely be favored in nature
D) artificial selection produces varieties of less interest to humans than natural selection

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Artificial selection produces varieties that are not necessarily better adapted to their environment or more fit for survival, but instead are selected for specific traits that humans find desirable. These traits may not be advantageous in natural selection, and in fact may be detrimental, meaning that artificially selected varieties may be less likely to survive and reproduce in nature.

Darwin Studied and Wrote Extensively About the Mechanism Known as Artificial