6. Artificial selection

Artificial selection refers to the selective breeding of domesticated plants (a variety of grains and vegetables that you buy at the local super market) and animals (e.g., dogs, pigeons, cattle, etc.) to encourage the occurrence of desirable traits. In artificial selection, a breeder selects the parents possessing traits that are considered desirable for each generation and culls, or destroys the undesirable varieties. If the breeder continues to select in a particular direction for an extended period of time the initial trait(s) will appear considerably different from their initial appearance. Broccoli and cauliflower have a common ancestor (wild mustard plant) and by accentuating different parts of this plant from generation to generation, plant breeders were able to generate the divergent features that are characteristic for each of these vegetables.

Question: How can the outcomes of artificial selection be used to support the evolution view of life. Once you have answered this question you can visit the artificial selection link.