Question

In a population of brown snakes, a snake is born with a white-spotted pattern. Which factor will have the MOST influence on whether this trait will become common in the brown snake population?

A) the history of the pattern in previous snake populations

B) the ability of the snake to survive to reproduce

C) the appearance of other new traits in the baby snake

D) the presence of thermal energy changing the snake pattern

Answer 1

I believe the answer would be B.

Answer 2

B) the ability of the snake to survive to reproduce

Step-by-step explanation:

A trait is favored by natural selection and becomes common in a population if it imparts survival fitness to the individuals. If the presence of white spots imparts some survival benefits to the snakes, organisms with the trait will be able to produce more progeny leading to increased appearance of the trait in the population.