Question

A farmer is harvesting this seasons strawberries to be sold. The farmer

discovered spotted strawberries which appear to grow well in all weather
types and resist insects on their own unlike other varieties of strawberries
that require additional pesticides to resist insects.Pesticides are
substances used to repel or control forms of animal life considered to be
pests.The next season, the farmer decided to get rid of the original
strawberries and plans to only plant spotted strawberries. What is a result
of this farmer's action? *
A. A decrease in strawberry production
B. An increase in the use of pesticides on the farm.
C. A decrease in genetic diversity of the strawberries.
D. An increase in genetic variation of the strawberries

Answer 1

C

Step-by-step explanation:

We can rule out B and A easily as to pretty clear facts. C and D are the only ones left. Genetic variation (D) is not going to take place as there is no specific need for DNA variation.