The generation of broccoli from the ancestral Brassica oletracea was achieved by _______ selection for specific features of the _______.
A) artificial; leaves
B) artificial; stems and flowers
C) artificial; terminal buds
D) natural; leaves
E) natural; stems and flowers

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Broccoli was developed from the wild cabbage Brassica oleracea through artificial selection, specifically targeting the enlargement of stems and flowers. This selective breeding process was carried out by humans to enhance certain desirable traits.

The Generation of Broccoli from the Ancestral Brassica Oletracea Was