Asked by Jacob Schmid on Apr 24, 2024
Which of the following is an effective mutagenic agent that could have affected the course toward plant domestication among the Natufians?
A) wind
B) snow
C) water
D) fire
Mutagenic Agent
A chemical, physical, or biological factor that can induce genetic mutations, potentially leading to cancers and various genetic disorders.
Plant Domestication
The process by which wild plants have been evolved into crop plants through selective breeding by humans.
Natufians
A prehistoric culture located in the Levant, significant for their early adoption of sedentary communities and agriculture.
- Understand key factors and agents in the domestication of plants and animals.
Learning Objectives
- Understand key factors and agents in the domestication of plants and animals.