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The reason for the evolution of domesticated strawberries from their smaller and less sweet wild ancestors.
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Natural selection can be defined as a differential reproduction and survival of individuals as a result of changes in
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Natural selection and artificial selection or selective breeding can both cause changes in animals and plants. The difference between the two is that natural selection happens naturally, but selective breeding only occurs when humans intervene. Changes in genetic traits have occurred over generations through both natural selection and selective breeding although the occur through different means. What characterizes only artificial selection? Choose all that apply.
A) chickens that lay larger eggs are favored
B) selection increases the chances of surviving
C) selection make a species stronger and fit for survival
D) selection favors the desired characters in the new organisms
a) Which of the following statements describes domestication?
It is the process by which animals are trained to do tricks useful for human needs.
It is the process by which wild species have been turned into species with traits that are useful for human needs.
It is the process by which animals build nests to attract mates and raise young.
It is the process by which plants have evolved to fill in ecological niches over time.
b)To illustrate how common corn is in a typical American diet, the film narrator gives many examples, from corn-on-the-cob to foods that contain cornstarch and corn syrup. The narrator also mentions meat. What is the connection between the meat we eat and corn?
Genes control thousands of different traits in plants. These genes can be selected for during natural selection (which drives evolution) and artificial selection (which drives domestication of dogs, crops, etc). During the domestication of modern tomato, describe the traits that were and were not selected.
In your own words, describe in 2-3 sentences why domesticated tomatoes bought at a grocery store are lackluster compared to heirlooms or wild tomatoes.
What are a few genetic and non-genetic traits that control tomato flavor and taste?
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