Which postulate of natural selection is deliberately enforced by dog breeders using artificial selection?

a. Individuals in a population vary.
b. Survival and reproduction are not determined by chance.
c. Traits are passed from parent to offspring.
d. Some individuals fail to survive and reproduce.


Ans: b. Survival and reproduction are not determined by chance.

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