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Evolution by Natural Selection

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Most modern breeds of the domestic dog have evolved as a result of

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Natural selection

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Artificial selection

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Sexual selection

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Reproductive isolation

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Solution

The correct option is A Artificial selection
Farmers and breeders allowed only the plants and animals with desirable characteristics to reproduce, causing the evolution of farm stock. This process is called artificial selection because people (instead of nature) select which organisms get to reproduce.

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