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

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

information in the cows' chromosomes

This is because the trait for producing large quantities of milk is genetic and is passed from one generation to the next through the chromosomes. Nutrients and minerals can influence the health and productivity of the cows but do not directly carry the genetic information for traits.