Artificial Selection

Definition

Artificial selection is a process where humans intentionally breed certain organisms with desirable traits to produce offspring with the same traits.

Related terms

Selective Breeding:

This is the process of breeding plants and animals for particular genetic traits.

Domestication: This refers to the adaptation of an organism to live in close association with human beings, often involving selective breeding.

Genetic Engineering:

This is the direct manipulation of an organism's genes using biotechnology, another form of artificial selection but at a molecular level.