Consider the Experimental Design Presented in the Infographic Below

question 3

Multiple Choice

Consider the experimental design presented in the infographic below.What is the significance of growing the populations at 42.2ᵒC? The increased growth temperature serves as a method of

• A) natural selection.
• B) common ancestry.
• C) direct mutation of DNA.
• D) artificial selection.

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Definitions:

Genetic Resistance

The ability of an organism to withstand or be less affected by diseases, pests, or environmental conditions due to its genetic makeup.

Toxicity

The degree to which a chemical substance or a particular mixture of substances can cause harm to an organism or the environment.

Persistence

refers to the enduring existence or continual occurrence of a characteristic, condition, or effect over a long period.

Biologically Magnified

Refers to the process by which certain harmful substances, such as pesticides or heavy metals, increase in concentration as they move up the food chain.