Which scenario accurately describes an example of artificial selection?(1 point)

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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.

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

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

1 answer

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

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

This is because artificial selection involves humans selecting specific traits in organisms to be passed on to the next generation, which is what the farmer is doing by breeding for resistance to aphids.