Breeding some animals selectively because they possess some desirable characteristic is called ____.
A) evolution
B) natural selection
C) artificial selection
D) artificial insemination

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Selective breeding of animals is called artificial selection. This involves humans choosing which animals to breed in order to produce offspring with desirable traits such as increased milk production or more meaty muscle tissue. This process is different from natural selection, which is the process by which certain traits become more or less common in a population over time due to their survival and reproductive benefits. Artificial insemination is the process of introducing sperm into the reproductive tract of a female to achieve pregnancy without natural mating.

Breeding Some Animals Selectively Because They Possess Some Desirable Characteristic