Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Selection

Selection — practice question

Wheat is a crop plant. From the 1960s onwards, the mean yield of wheat has doubled. One explanation is that modern wheat varieties have shorter, stronger stems and more seeds per stem. What has brought about these changes?

  • Acompetition for resources between individuals
  • Breproduction by individuals better adapted to their environment
  • Cselection of individuals with desirable characteristics by humans
  • Dstruggle for survival between individuals

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