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

The mechanism or agent of natural selection illustrated in the figure is selective predation, as shown by the fact that the predator preferentially preys on individuals with certain traits, leading to a change in the frequency of those traits over time. Artificial selection and selective breeding are similar processes, but involve deliberate selection by humans rather than natural selective pressures. Genetic drift refers to random fluctuations in gene frequencies, which may also influence evolution, but is not the primary mechanism at work in this scenario.

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