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A tree frog population lives in the canopy of a tropical rainforest.A mutation occurs in the species that causes stripes on their legs. Which of the following factors has the greatest effect on whether leg stripes will become more common in the tree frog population?

A.If the reproduction rate of the tree frog population remains constant.
B.If the new phenotype is present in more females than males.
C.If the new phenotype increases the survival of the tree frogs in their environment. D.If enough food and water are available in the rainforest canopy to support the tree frog population.
choose a,b,c,or d please actally answer

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The Answer is C. Hope it helps
User Tomas Langkaas
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Answer:

C

Step-by-step explanation:

if the phenotype increases the survival, then they are better adapted and will survive until reproductive age, when they reproduce, their genes are passed on and their offspring will have the same phenotype. this continues for many generations and the new phenotype will be common. ( this whole process is known as natural selection).

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