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Which scenario accurately describes an example of artificial selection?(1 point)
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A woman who worked hard to become a superior athlete has children who also turn out to be dedicated athletes.
A woman who worked hard to become a superior athlete has children who also turn out to be dedicated athletes.

A seal living in a coastal region where food is abundant thrives and reproduces because of the abundance of food.
A seal living in a coastal region where food is abundant thrives and reproduces because of the abundance of food.

A farmer intentionally breeds oranges to be more resistant to aphids.
A farmer intentionally breeds oranges to be more resistant to aphids.

A scientist modifies the genes of a tomato plant to make it more resistant to disease.
A scientist modifies the genes of a tomato plant to make it more resistant to disease.

Answer 1

The scenario that accurately describes an example of artificial selection is:

A farmer intentionally breeds oranges to be more resistant to aphids.

In this example, the farmer is actively selecting and breeding oranges for specific traits (resistance to aphids), which is the essence of artificial selection. The other scenarios involve natural processes or genetic modifications that do not fit the classical definition of artificial selection.