Seed bed selection can result in the alteration of a population of wild plants because:
A) larger seeds that sprout first and grow rapidly are more likely to survive when the sprouts are thinned
B) smaller seeds that sprout late are more likely to be left alone to propagate while the quick sprouters will be harvested and eaten and less likely to propagate
C) the seed bed is more gentle than a natural environment, and new varieties unlikely to survive in the wild can flourish in the seed bed
D) there is greater opportunity for hybridization in the seed bed, producing new species of plants
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