The cows in a rancher's herd of cattle have been selectively bred to produce milk. Which of the following will cause the next generation of cows to receive the trait for producing large quantities of milk?(1 point)

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nutrients in the cows' food
nutrients in the cows' food

essential minerals in the cows' water
essential minerals in the cows' water

electrical impulses in the cows' brains
electrical impulses in the cows' brains

information in the cows' chromosomes
information in the cows' chromosomes
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Answer 1

The correct response is:

information in the cows' chromosomes

This is because traits, such as the ability to produce large quantities of milk, are inherited through genetic information found in the chromosomes. Nutrients, minerals, and electrical impulses may affect the health and functioning of the cows, but they do not directly transfer genetic traits to the next generation.