The table shows traits of different pecan trees on a pecan farm.

Question

Pecan Tree Nut Production Growth Rate Flavor
Pecan Tree 1 8 nut clusters moderate rich, buttery
Pecan Tree 2 4 nut clusters slow rich, buttery
Pecan Tree 3 10 nut clusters slow bitter
Pecan Tree 4 12 nut clusters moderate rich, buttery

The pecan tree farmer wants to grow new pecan trees that produce a high number of nut clusters and have rich, buttery flavored nuts. Which two parent pecan trees should be bred to produce these desirable traits in the offspring?

A.
pecan tree 1 and pecan tree 4

B.
pecan tree 1 and pecan tree 2

C.
pecan tree 2 and pecan tree 3

D.
pecan tree 3 and pecan tree 4

Answer 1

A. pecan tree 1 and pecan tree 4

Pecan tree 1 produces a high number of nut clusters and has a rich, buttery flavor. Breeding it with pecan tree 4, which also produces a high number of nut clusters and has a rich, buttery flavor, is most likely to produce offspring with the desired traits.