Question

Tom lost money on his peach crops because they kept freezing in the winter. How could Tom most likely solve the problem of his peach plants dying over the winter?
A.
He could breed his peach plants with peach plants that grow slowly.

B.
He could breed his peach plants with peach plants that can survive the frost.

C.
He could breed his peach plants with peach plants that are very small.

D.
He could breed his peach plants with peach plants that need more sunlight.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. He could breed his peach plants with peach plants that can survive the frost.

Explanation:

Tom can best solve his problem by breeding his peach plants with the ones that can survive the frost.

• This is known cross breeding
• The goal of cross breeding is to produce offspring that contains the traits of both of the parents or an improved hybrid.
• If Tom can cross breed the failing peaches with the successful winter resistant ones, he can ensure better production.
• The new hybrid will therefore will be genetically superior and adapted to the prevailing environmental changes.