Question

In which of the following scenarios would evolution by natural selection take place?(1 point)
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Microorganisms reproduce asexually, producing identical offspring
Microorganisms reproduce asexually, producing identical offspring

A banana tree branch is planted, producing a clone of the parent tree
A banana tree branch is planted, producing a clone of the parent tree

Corn is genetically modified and cloned to make identical crops
Corn is genetically modified and cloned to make identical crops

Penguins reproduce sexually, producing offspring that look different from one another

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GPT-4o mini
The scenario in which evolution by natural selection would take place is:

**Penguins reproduce sexually, producing offspring that look different from one another.**

This scenario allows for genetic variation among the offspring, which is essential for natural selection to occur. The other scenarios involve reproduction that does not create genetic diversity, making it less likely for natural selection to have an impact.