The Development of Modern Corn from Teosinte,a Group of Large

question 4

Multiple Choice

The development of modern corn from teosinte,a group of large Central and South American grasses,is an example of

• A)selective breeding.
• B)sexual selection.
• C)natural selection.
• D)random genetic drift.

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Definitions:

Theory Development

The process of constructing a coherent set of propositions or hypotheses to explain phenomena, often tested through scientific research.

Hypothesis Testing

A statistical method that is used in making statistical decisions using experimental data.

Specific Hypotheses

Precise, testable predictions derived from a broader theory that specify the expected relationship between variables.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological state in which an individual experiences discomfort due to holding contradictory beliefs or attitudes, often leading to an alteration in one of the conflicting cognitions.