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

question 72

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

---

Definitions:

Prejudices

Preconceived opinions or judgments towards people or things without sufficient knowledge, rationality, or experience.

Biases

inclinations or prejudices in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.

Field Experiment

An experimental research study conducted in a natural, real-world setting outside the laboratory.

Intergroup Prejudice

Negative beliefs, feelings, or attitudes one holds about a group different from their own, often leading to discrimination.