Mery and Kawecki's (2002) artificial selection study, in which flies that retained an association between place and a particular chemical for several hours were selectively bred with each other, provided evidence that:
A) Learning ability is genetically primed
B) Learning ability is insensitive to genetic changes
C) Learning ability fluctuates across the lifespan
D) Learning ability predicts reproductive success

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Mery and Kawecki's study demonstrated that learning ability can be enhanced through selective breeding, indicating that it is genetically based and can be subject to evolutionary pressures.

Mery and Kawecki's (2002) Artificial Selection Study, in Which Flies