Question

around 6,000 years ago, humans in eastern europe began the process of domesticating the wild horse (equus ferus). wild horses were domesticated through selective breeding to be used for transportation and for plowing fields, among other things. the present - day result of this millennia - long process is equus caballus, a distinct species commonly known as the domestic horse. which choice completes the text with the most logical transition? a to further illustrate this timeline, b over the course of many generations, c similar to the process that began thousands of years ago, d as a result of being domesticated,

Explanation:

The text first introduces the start of horse - domestication around 6,000 years ago and then describes the long - term process of selective breeding. The next logical step is to mention the result of this long process. Option D "As a result of being domesticated" best connects to the idea of the present - day result of the millennia - long domestication process.

Answer:

D. As a result of being domesticated