Question

Which explanation is accurate about the survival and reproduction of a population? a If there are a limited variety of traits in a population, most traits will be a good fit with the environment. b If there are a limited variety of traits in a population, it is more likely that some individuals will be able to survive and reproduce. c If there are a wide variety of traits in a population, most traits will be a good fit with the environment. d If there are a wide variety of traits in a population, it is more likely that some individuals will be able to survive and reproduce.

Answer 1

Answer: D If there are a wide variety of traits in a population, it is more likely that some individuals will be able to survive and reproduce.

Explanation: A population with a wide variety of traits is more likely to have some individuals that possess traits that enable them to adapt to changing environmental conditions. This means that these individuals are more likely to survive and reproduce, passing on their advantageous traits to their offspring. Over time, these advantageous traits become more common in the population, leading to increased fitness and adaptation to the environment. In contrast, a population with limited variety of traits is less likely to have individuals with advantageous traits and is more vulnerable to environmental changes that may lead to extinction.