Varieties produced under domestication via artificial selection most generally have traits that ________.
A) would continue to be perpetuated in the wild as well as, or better than, those produced by natural selection
B) are based only on variations that already exist in populations
C) are based only on new mutations that have arisen recently in domesticated varieties
D) are not typically well adapted in a wild setting

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Varieties of plants and animals produced under domestication via artificial selection are typically well adapted for human use and survival in human-made environments. However, these traits may not be well adapted for survival in the wild because they have been selected for specific traits based on human preferences, not natural selection. Therefore, these varieties may not possess the traits necessary to compete for resources and survive in a natural setting.

Varieties Produced Under Domestication Via Artificial Selection Most Generally Have