Question

Which is the best example of natural selection?A farmer breeds only the cows that produce the most milk.O A peacock possesses bright feathers to attract a mate.A scientist manipulates the genes of a fox so that it will produce white offspring.O A rose grower cross-pollinates to produce brightly-colored flowers.

Answer 1

Natural selection is the process through which populations of living organisms adapt and change. Variations means that some individuals possess traits that are better suited to the environment than others.

Option 1 is artificial selection

Option 2 is sexual selection

Option 3 is artificial selection

Option 4 is natural selection

Plants have evolved many different shapes, sizes and colors of flowers in order to attract animal pollinators. Animal-pollinated flowers are brightly colored and fragrant while wind-pollinated flowers are smaller, dull in color and unscented.

Answer - Option 4