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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Applied Genetics

Question 4 • PT-GSE Environmental Science B-IC – 81

Wild mustard was selectively bred to produce a group of vegetables notable for their:

Answer
A
increased yield.
B
better resistance to pests.
C
increased nutritional value.
D
variety in growth or flowers, buds, and stems.

Explanation

Selective breeding of wild mustard produced vegetables with different parts emphasized. For example, cabbage has enlarged leaves, broccoli and cauliflower have enlarged flower structures, and kohlrabi has an enlarged stem. This makes “variety in growth or flowers, buds, and stems” the correct choice.

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