Dog Breeds Are a Classic Example of Artificial Selection

question 12

Multiple Choice

Dog breeds are a classic example of artificial selection.Which of the following is another example of artificial selection?

• A)breeding wild cabbage to create broccoli and cauliflower
• B)inserting a gene for herbicide resistance into soybeans
• C)chimney swifts adapting to human presence and selectively nesting in chimneys
• D)choosing what kind of holiday greenery to purchase
• E)crossing a lion and a tiger to get a sterile animal called a liger

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Definitions:

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of neural tissue of the cerebrum in the brain, crucial for complex cognitive processes such as thought, memory, and consciousness.

Evolutionary Psychology

A methodology within the natural and social sciences, focusing on understanding the mind's architecture from a current evolutionary standpoint.

Reproductive Success

An individual's passing of genes to the next generation, often measured by the number of offspring that survive to reproductive age.

Mate Selection

The process by which individuals choose their partners based on various factors, including genetic compatibility, physical attractiveness, and socio-economic status.