If the range of a species of plants expands to a higher latitude, which of the following processes is the most likely to be modified by natural selection?
A) circadian rhythm
B) photoperiodic response
C) phototropic response
D) biological clock
E) thigmomorphogenesis

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Photoperiodic response is the physiological response of plants to the duration of day and night, which controls important events such as flowering and fruiting. As plants move to higher latitudes, they encounter different day-lengths and changes in photoperiods, which can lead to adaptations in their photoperiodic response through natural selection.

If the Range of a Species of Plants Expands to a Higher