Which of the following has evolved mainly as a result of artificial selection?
Correct answer: B. Increased production of antibiotics by the fungus penicillium species
- A. Darker coloring of prepared moth near industrial areas
- B. Increased production of antibiotics by the fungus penicillium species
- C. Increased resistance of houseflies to the insecticide DDT
- D. Increased resistance of lichens to the heavy metals on tree bark around mine workings
Explanation
Artificial selection is an evolutionary process in which humans consciously select for or against particular features in organisms. Increased production of antibiotics by the fungus penicillium species has evolved as a result of artificial selection.
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