Artificial selection for certain traits in Brassica oleracea (European wild mustard)
A) generated new species.
B) generated plants with identical genetic makeup.
C) gave rise to plants that are quite different in appearance due to the introduction of foreign DNA.
D) gave rise to plants that are quite different in appearance by virtue of the genetic variation inherent in the mustard plant.
E) is less rapid than natural selection.

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Artificial selection for certain traits in Brassica oleracea (European wild mustard) gave rise to plants that are quite different in appearance by virtue of the genetic variation inherent in the mustard plant. While artificial selection may amplify certain traits, it does not generate new species or introduce foreign DNA. Additionally, the process of natural selection is typically slower than artificial selection, making choice E incorrect.

Artificial Selection for Certain Traits in Brassica Oleracea (European Wild