Which of the following refer to correct example(s) of organisms which have evolved due to changes in environment brought about by anthropogenic action?
(a) Darwin’s Finches of Galapagos islands.
(b) Herbicide resistant weeds.
(c) Drug resistant eukaryotes.
(d) Man-created breeds of domesticated animals like dogs.
- Aonly (a)
- B(a) and (c)
- C(b), (c) and (d)
- Donly (d)
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
Anthropogenic action refers to human-induced changes.
(b), (c), and (d) are results of human activity (overuse of herbicides, drugs, and selective breeding).
Darwin's finches (a) are an example of adaptive radiation/natural evolution without direct human interference.
(b), (c), and (d) are results of human activity (overuse of herbicides, drugs, and selective breeding).
Darwin's finches (a) are an example of adaptive radiation/natural evolution without direct human interference.