Entry Exam Category: High School Equivalency Exams
Course: General Education Development (GED)
Exam: GED Science and Practice Test

Practice Question

which sentence describes a difference between artificial selection and natural selection?

Answer Choices

  • A: In natural selection, variation is heritable; in artificial selection, variation is not heritable.
  • B: In natural selection, there is differential reproduction; in artificial selection, there is not differential reproduction.
  • C: In natural selection, there is variation within the population of organisms; in artificial selection, there is no variation within the population or organisms.
  • D: In natural selection, reproductive success is driven by naturally occurring processes; in artificial selection, reproductive success is driven by human-imposed processes.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Artificial selection involves human-driven breeding, while natural selection is driven by environmental factors.

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