The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word GENETICS
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The straight part
We know that "Science of selecting line abandoned after evolution" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case science of selecting line abandoned after evolution = genetics.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does GENETICS mean?
GENETICS noun- The branch of biology that deals with the transmission and variation of inherited characteristics, in particular chromosomes and DNA.
- The genetic makeup of a specific individual or species.