The "Heat" in Chili Peppers Is Due to a Molecule

question 7

Multiple Choice

The "heat" in chili peppers is due to a molecule called capsaicin.Suppose you breed chili peppers that have low amounts of capsaicin over many generations in order to make them milder (have less capsaicin) .What process is occurring?

• A)heritable variation
• B)environmental change
• C)natural selection
• D)artificial selection

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