The Cow Bos Primigenius (Which Is Bred for Meat and Milk)has

question 66

Multiple Choice

The cow Bos primigenius (which is bred for meat and milk) has a smaller brain and larger eyes than closely related wild species of ungulates.These traits most likely arose by

• A)natural selection, because these traits evolved in the population over time.
• B)natural selection, because these traits were not consciously selected by humans.
• C)artificial selection, because changes in these traits co-occurred with human selection for high milk output and high muscle content.
• D)artificial selection, because these animals differ from their close relatives and common ancestor.
• E)artificial selection outcompeting natural selection.