Asked by Sandra Mason on Jun 12, 2024

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Dmitry Belyaev and Lyudmila Trut successfully domesticated wild foxes by means of

A) a pruning process.
B) selective mating.
C) gene splicing.
D) hormone injections.

Selective Mating

The process of choosing a mate based on specific desirable characteristics, leading to genetic selection over time.

Gene Splicing

A molecular biology technique that modifies the genetic makeup of an organism by combining DNA from different sources.

Wild Foxes

Carnivorous mammals, typically of small to medium size, known for their cunning nature and bushy tails, living in the wild.

  • Unearth the importance and technique of natural selection and evolutionary psychology in disclosing the nuances of human behaviors and traits.
  • Grasp the significance of genetic predispositions and their survival advantages from an evolutionary perspective.
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Brian PryorJun 17, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Dmitry Belyaev and Lyudmila Trut used selective breeding over many generations to domesticate wild foxes. They chose the most docile individuals and bred them, gradually selecting for more and more tame traits. This process is different from pruning, gene splicing, or hormone injections.