Broccoli, kohlrabi, Brussels sprouts, Chinese cabbage, and cauliflower were all derived from the single wild species. This diversity is a result of __________.
A) adaptation

B) natural selection

C) biogeography

D) artificial selection

E) speciation

Question

Broccoli, kohlrabi, Brussels sprouts, Chinese cabbage, and cauliflower were all derived from the single wild species. This diversity is a result of __________.  
A) 	adaptation

B) 	natural selection

C) 	biogeography

D) 	artificial selection

E) 	speciation

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The diversity of these vegetables is a result of artificial selection, in which humans intentionally bred and selected plants with desirable traits, leading to the development of distinct cultivated varieties.

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