Imagine That a Biologist Develops a Strain of Corn with a Lower

question 57

Multiple Choice

Imagine that a biologist develops a strain of corn with a lower fat content by choosing low-fat variants and crossbreeding them over several generations. This is an example of:

• A)convergent evolution.
• B)natural selection.
• C)artificial mutation.
• D)artificial selection.
• E)inheritance of acquired characteristics.

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Wheat

A cereal grain that is a staple food used to make flour for bread, pasta, pastry, and other food products.

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Minor

An individual under the age of majority, which is legally recognized as an adult, typically 18 or 21 years old in most jurisdictions.