Question

Which example could be evidence for an organism's growth being influenced by environmental factors?
A.
A blue tulip crossed with a violet tulip will create a blue-violet tulip.
B.
An above-average-sized lion will produce offspring that are above-average-sized.
C.
A plant species grows more slowly in drought conditions compared to wet conditions.
D.
A snake breed can be made smaller by breeding together only the smallest snakes.

Answer 1

C

Explanation: C describes a change in growth due to different environmental conditions (drought vs. wet). The other choices describe inheritance or selective breeding (genetic effects).