Which of the Following Was NOT Directly Considered by Humans

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT directly considered by humans in selecting plants for domestication?

• A) nutrient content
• B) seed dispersal mechanism (for instance, how easily wheat seeds break off of the stalk when the wind blows)
• C) whether a seed could go dormant while in storage
• D) pollination requirements (how hard or easy it was to pollinate crops, to get them to reproduce)
• E) whether the crop could be stored for a while without rotting

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Definitions:

Peristalsis

A series of wave-like muscle contractions that move food to different processing stations in the digestive tract.

Ascites

Accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity, causing abdominal swelling, often due to liver disease or cancer.

Eructation

The scientific term for belching or burping, the release of gas from the digestive tract through the mouth.

Mastication

The process of chewing food in preparation for swallowing and digestion.