A variety of oranges that have been selectively bred to be juicer and sweeter are a result of
A)natural selection.
B)artificial selection.
C)adaptation.
D)reproductive isolation.
E)differential reproduction.

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Selective breeding or artificial selection is the process of intentionally breeding organisms with desirable traits. In this case, the oranges have been selectively bred to have certain characteristics such as sweetness and juiciness, making option B the correct choice. Natural selection (A), adaptation (C), reproductive isolation (D), and differential reproduction (E) refer to processes that occur in nature without human intervention and do not apply to this scenario.

A Variety of Oranges That Have Been Selectively Bred to Be