Artificial Selection
You have crossed the plants that would ensure that the second-generation plants would have the best protection against herbivores.
In this next part of the lab, you will grow the second-generation plants.
Seeds of First Generation Plants
Determine the number of trichomes per plant on day 9 by dragging the
magnifying glass over each of the plants in the growing
containers.
Record your observations in the Student Guide.
Materials Box
Magnifying Glass
Day
9
Container 1
Container 2
Plant 1
Plant 2
Plant 3
Plant 4
Plant 5
Plant 6
Plant 1
Plant 2
Plant 3
Plant 4
Plant 5
Plant 6
An overlay,showing the magnified view of trichome image along with label and number of hairs. Clicking the close button will show the active screen beneath.