The table shows traits of different pecan trees on a pecan farm.
Pecan Tree Nut Production Growth Rate Flavor
Pecan Tree 1 8 nut clusters moderate rich, buttery
Pecan Tree 2 4 nut clusters slow rich, buttery
Pecan Tree 3 10 nut clusters slow bitter
Pecan Tree 4 12 nut clusters moderate rich, buttery
The pecan tree farmer wants to grow new pecan trees that produce a high number of nut clusters and have rich, buttery flavored nuts. Which two parent pecan trees should be bred to produce these desirable traits in the offspring?
A.
pecan tree 1 and pecan tree 4
B.
pecan tree 1 and pecan tree 2
C.
pecan tree 2 and pecan tree 3
D.
pecan tree 3 and pecan tree 4
A. pecan tree 1 and pecan tree 4
Pecan tree 1 produces a high number of nut clusters and has a rich, buttery flavor. Breeding it with pecan tree 4, which also produces a high number of nut clusters and has a rich, buttery flavor, is most likely to produce offspring with the desired traits.