Which of the following processes allows for the selection of organisms with desired traits for breeding?

Selective breeding is a process that allows for the intentional selection of organisms with specific desired traits to reproduce, thereby passing those traits on to future generations. This method relies on the premise that certain characteristics can be more advantageous or desirable, and by choosing to breed individuals that meet these criteria, breeders can enhance these traits within the population.

This practice is systematically applied in agriculture, animal husbandry, and horticulture, where traits such as disease resistance, yield, and physical appearance are chosen based on their benefits. Over time, selective breeding can lead to significant changes in the traits of domesticated species compared to their wild ancestors, demonstrating its effectiveness in shaping populations.

The other processes listed do not focus on the selective enhancement of specific traits through human-directed breeding. Hybridization involves the cross-breeding of two different species or varieties to produce hybrids, genetic drift refers to random changes in allele frequencies in a population due to chance events, and cloning produces genetically identical organisms without the selection process that characterizes selective breeding.