Research applications of the basic principles of genetics have greatly contributed to the rapid development of new varieties of plants and animals. Which activity is an example of such an application?

Question

A.
selective breeding of organisms that exhibit high resistance to disease

B.
testing new fertilizers on food crops to see if they affect growth

C.
developing new irrigation methods to conserve water

D.
using natural predators to control insect pests

Answer 1

The activity that is an example of the application of basic principles of genetics is:

A. selective breeding of organisms that exhibit high resistance to disease

This process involves understanding the genetic traits of organisms and selectively breeding them to enhance certain desirable characteristics, such as disease resistance.