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

Question

• A scientist modifies the genes of a tomato plant to make it more resistant to disease.
A seal living in a coastal region where food is abundant thrives and reproduces because of the abundance of food.
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.

Answer 1

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

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

This scenario involves humans selecting specific traits in organisms (the oranges) to breed for certain desirable characteristics (resistance to aphids), which is the definition of artificial selection.