based on the data given, what is the best conclusion to be drawn? a) over time, due to evolution by means of natural selection, resistant weeds survived, reproduced, and passed on their herbicide resistant genes. b) over time, the amount of herbicide resistant plants increased due to an increase in farming. c) more weeds are killed today by herbicides than any other time in history. d) herbicide is a natural mutagen, causing weeds to turn into super weeds.

The correct option is A. Over time, due to evolution by means of natural selection, resistant weeds survived, reproduced, and passed on their herbicide resistant genes.

Explanation:

Herbicides can be described as substances which are used to kill unwanted plants such as the weeds. Nowadays, selective herbicides are produces which are effective in killing the weed species and do not harm the crop plants.

But over time, the weeds get resistant to the herbicide. As the theory of natural selection says, 'survival of the fittest', the herbicide which are resistant are better adapted to live hence, they pass their genes to the offsprings. This results in the production of more herbicide resistant weeds.

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