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Which scenario accurately describes an example of artificial selection? (1 point)
• A scientist modifies the genes of a tomato plant to make it more resistant to disease.
O A farmer intentionally breeds oranges to be more resistant to aphids.
• A woman who worked hard to become a superior athlete has children who also turn out to be dedicated athletes.
O A seal living in a coastal region where food is abundant thrives and reproduces because of the abundance of food.
• A scientist modifies the genes of a tomato plant to make it more resistant to disease.
O A farmer intentionally breeds oranges to be more resistant to aphids.
• A woman who worked hard to become a superior athlete has children who also turn out to be dedicated athletes.
O A seal living in a coastal region where food is abundant thrives and reproduces because of the abundance of food.
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A farmer intentionally breeds oranges to be more resistant to aphids.
Reason: Artificial selection is humans intentionally choosing which organisms to breed for desired traits. The scientist altering genes is genetic engineering, the woman's athleticism is acquired (not inherited) and the thriving seal is natural selection.
Reason: Artificial selection is humans intentionally choosing which organisms to breed for desired traits. The scientist altering genes is genetic engineering, the woman's athleticism is acquired (not inherited) and the thriving seal is natural selection.
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