Question

which statement does not apply to the traits present in a population as a result of artificial selection? a. traits are desirable to humans. b. traits may not increase chance of survival or reproduction. c. traits are different than when environmental factors are the selective pressure. d. traits are present only in the phenotype and not in the genotype of the population.

Answer 1

d

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement that does not apply to the traits present in a population as a result of artificial selection is:

d. Traits are present only in the phenotype and not in the genotype of the population.

In artificial selection, traits are deliberately selected and bred by humans based on their desirability. These selected traits can be present in both the phenotype (observable characteristics) and the genotype (genetic makeup) of the population. Therefore, option d is incorrect as traits can be present in both the phenotype and the genotype.