The purposeful control over mating by choice of parents for the next generation is called
A) artificial selection
B) natural selection
C) mutation
D) evolution
E) random selection

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Artificial selection refers to the deliberate breeding of plants or animals with desirable traits by humans. This allows the control over the genetic makeup of the offspring and can result in the development of new breeds or varieties. This process is often used in agriculture and animal breeding, to produce crops and livestock that are more productive, disease-resistant, or have other useful characteristics.

The Purposeful Control Over Mating by Choice of Parents for the Next