Breeding Programs for Farm-Raised Chickens Result in a Variety of Unusual

question 61

Multiple Choice

Breeding programs for farm-raised chickens result in a variety of unusual colors and feathers.Is this an example of evolution?

• A)No.Domesticated animals do not undergo evolution.
• B)No.Evolution occurs over long periods of time and cannot be observed.
• C)Yes.Chickens that are better adapted to the environment will survive and breed.
• D)Yes.The change in chicken coloration is a genetic change in the population over time.

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