Figure 23.2
-Please refer to the elm tree shown in the figure above.What would be the likely phenotype of an elm that has the same genotype but grows in a forest?
A)Both elms have the same genotype and thus would look exactly the same as the one in the figure.
B)Because of competition for light,the elm in the forest would likely be taller and would not have as much growth to the sides.
C)Because of shading,the elm in the forest would likely be the same height as in the figure above,but would have less growth to the sides.
D)Because of competition for resources,the elm in the forest would be shorter and would have more growth to the sides.

Question

Figure 23.2 
-Please refer to the elm tree shown in the figure above.What would be the likely phenotype of an elm that has the same genotype but grows in a forest?
A)Both elms have the same genotype and thus would look exactly the same as the one in the figure. 
B)Because of competition for light,the elm in the forest would likely be taller and would not have as much growth to the sides. 
C)Because of shading,the elm in the forest would likely be the same height as in the figure above,but would have less growth to the sides. 
D)Because of competition for resources,the elm in the forest would be shorter and would have more growth to the sides.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In a forest, competition for light would likely cause the elm to grow taller to reach sunlight, with less lateral growth due to limited space and light.

Figure 23.2 -Please Refer to the Elm Tree Shown in the Figure