Here is a picture of the seed head of a plant called teosinte, the wild ancestor from which corn was bred. Explain how artificial selection can be used to take
advantage of the natural variation within species to produce something like corn from teosinte, or poodles from wolves.

Choose one animal (cheetas) and research on the internet what has contributed to this animal becoming "endangered" or "threatened." what animal you have chosen? how long has the animal been endangered or threatened? what has contributed to this animal’s endangered or threatened status? why is it important to save this animal from extinction? after researching and gathering facts, write a 350-word letter from the point of view of an animal rights' activist. be sure to include at least five facts that you learned from your research.