Which of the Following Is an Example of Artificial Selection

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of artificial selection?

• A) selection for pests resistant to pesticides
• B) selection for weeds that can grow in the presence of herbicides applied by farmers
• C) selection for cows that produce more milk
• D) selection for insects that transmit disease more efficiently

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