Question
Which example could be evidence for an organism's growth being influenced by environmental factors?
A.
A snake breed can be made smaller by breeding together only the smallest snakes.
B.
A blue tulip crossed with a violet tulip will create a blue-violet tulip.
C.
A plant species grows more slowly in drought conditions compared to wet conditions.
D.
An above-average-sized lion will produce offspring that are above-average-sized.
A.
A snake breed can be made smaller by breeding together only the smallest snakes.
B.
A blue tulip crossed with a violet tulip will create a blue-violet tulip.
C.
A plant species grows more slowly in drought conditions compared to wet conditions.
D.
An above-average-sized lion will produce offspring that are above-average-sized.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
C. A plant species grows more slowly in drought conditions compared to wet conditions.
This example demonstrates how environmental factors, specifically water availability, can influence the growth rate of a plant species. In contrast, the other options focus on genetic factors or breeding rather than environmental influences.
This example demonstrates how environmental factors, specifically water availability, can influence the growth rate of a plant species. In contrast, the other options focus on genetic factors or breeding rather than environmental influences.