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प्रश्न
Discuss natural selection and artificial selection. What are the implications of the latter on the process of evolution?
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उत्तर
Natural selection is the differential survival and reproduction of individuals due to differences in phenotype. It is a key mechanism of evolution, the change in heritable traits of a population over time.
Artificial selection is the intentional breeding of plants or animals. Selective breeding is a technique used when breeding domesticated animals, such as dogs, pigeons or cattle.
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