Blue poppies native to China were grown at a plant-breeding center in California. The plants with the thickest leaves were most

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Blue poppies native to China were grown at a plant-breeding center in California. The plants with the thickest leaves were most

likely to survive and reproduce in the drier climate. After several generations, the percentage of thick-leaved plants had increased by 42%. This adaptation of the poppies to their new environment is due to __________. a. genetic drift b. neutral variation c. disruptive selection d. directional selection e. stabilizing selection

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Mariulka [41] · Answer 1 · 2022-06-25T20:11:15+03:00

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Answer: D) directional selection

Explanation:

The characteristics of the poppies shifted in response to the changed environment.