Humans simulate the process of natural selection when they use ________ to develop new varieties of crop plants that better meet the needs of farmers.
A) artificial selection
B) cytochrome c
C) habitat changes
D) continental drift

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Artificial selection is the process of selectively breeding plants or animals with desirable traits in order to produce offspring with those same traits. This is similar to natural selection, where individuals with advantageous traits are more likely to survive and reproduce. Crop plants that are bred through artificial selection are better suited to farmers' needs, such as increased yields or resistance to pests and diseases. Choices B, C, and D are not relevant to the process of developing new crop varieties through artificial selection.

Humans Simulate the Process of Natural Selection When They Use