Years ago, farmers determined that suppressing flower development in the wild mustard plant gave rise to the plant we know as broccoli. This is an example of ________.
A)the bottleneck effect
B)artificial section
C)migration
D)disruptive selection

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Artificial selection is the process of breeding plants or animals for desirable traits. In this case, farmers selected for plants that did not produce flowers, which resulted in the development of broccoli.

Years Ago, Farmers Determined That Suppressing Flower Development in the Wild