Question

Which scenario accurately describes an example of artificial selection?(1 point)
Responses

A scientist modifies the genes of a tomato plant to make it more resistant to disease.
A scientist modifies the genes of a tomato plant to make it more resistant to disease.

A woman who worked hard to become a superior athlete has children who also turn out to be dedicated athletes.
A woman who worked hard to become a superior athlete has children who also turn out to be dedicated athletes.

A farmer intentionally breeds oranges to be more resistant to aphids.
A farmer intentionally breeds oranges to be more resistant to aphids.

A seal living in a coastal region where food is abundant thrives and reproduces because of the abundance of food.
A seal living in a coastal region where food is abundant thrives and reproduces because of the abundance of food.

Answer 1

The scenario that accurately describes an example of artificial selection is:

**A farmer intentionally breeds oranges to be more resistant to aphids.**

This example involves human intervention in the breeding process to select for specific traits, which is the hallmark of artificial selection.