Which word is derived from a latin root
meaning “to choose”?

a barrier

b creatures

c memories

d collection

i already know the answer is d, but can someone give an explanation why it is?

D collection

Explanation:

-lect is the Latin root meaning 'to choose'

You add suffixes and prefixes and form more words:

Select means to choose

selective - choosy

selection - choice

Note that Latin root -lect also means "gather"; that's why English collect means 'to bring or gather together' (things).