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

question 83

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) artificial mutation.
• C) artificial selection.
• D) inheritance of acquired characteristics.
• E) natural selection.

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Definitions:

Battery

A legal term referring to the intentional and unpermitted contact with another person, causing harm or offense.

Assault

An intentional act that creates an apprehension in another of an imminent, harmful or offensive contact.

Offensive Bodily Contact

Physical contact that is harmful or offensive to another person and not consented to, often considered a form of battery.

Apprehension

The fear or anticipation of future difficulty or trouble; in legal contexts, can also refer to the act of arresting someone.