Question

Which example could be evidence for an organism's growth being influenced by environmental factors?
A.
A turtle breed can be made smaller by breeding together only the smallest turtles.
B.
An above-average-sized gorilla will produce offspring that are above-average-sized.
C.
Genetically modified carrot seeds will develop into plants faster than carrot seeds that are not genetically modified.
D.
Tomato seeds that receive more sunlight develop into plants faster than tomato seeds that receive less sunlight.

Answer 1

D. Tomato seeds that receive more sunlight develop into plants faster than tomato seeds that receive less sunlight — sunlight is an environmental factor, while the other choices describe genetic differences.