Question

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

Answer 1

B. Tomato seeds that receive more sunlight develop into plants faster than tomato seeds that receive less sunlight.

Reason: sunlight is an environmental factor affecting growth, while the other choices describe genetic or selective-breeding effects.