Question

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Natural selection involves changes in the genetic makeup of a population over a period of time. The random change of DNA from parent to offspring, called mutations, can help produce variations in offspring. Some mutations can be helpful, while others can be harmful. In this experiment, students modeled random mutations. Data was collected to determine if the mutations were helpful or harmful when trying to collect and eat food.

Imagine climate change causes an increase in global temperature, polar ice melts, and sea levels on Earth rise. The organisms in this study live in a coastal marsh. Global warming has caused flooding and the once marshy habitat is underwater. Compare and contrast the traits of each group. Which group would most likely survive and reproduce in this new habitat?

A) Group A
B) Group B
C) Group E
D) Group H

Answer 1

Group H

Step-by-step explanation:

Has the shortest amount of time to collect the cand and had an also shortv amount of time to eat.

Answer 2

The group that would most likely survive and reproduce in this new habitat is option C) Group E

Group E:

• Webbing on hands and feet could be advantageous for swimming.
• The time taken to collect and eat candy is relatively high, indicating potential inefficiency.

Therefore, while both groups have traits that could be beneficial for an underwater environment, they also show inefficiency in collecting and eating, which might be a concern for survival.



Group and Mutation A Extra long nails Time Taken to Eat Candy

Time Taken to Collect Candy 1 minute 3 seconds 8 minutes 12 seconds

B No digits; hands paddle-like 15 seconds 7 minutes 18 seconds

C Normal 22 seconds 2 minutess 44 seconds

D Hands fused in front of body; no range of motion Did not collect 15 pieces. Collected 11 pieces Ate 11 pieces; 4 minutes 12 seconds.

E Webbing on hands and feet 11 minutes 45 seconds 17 minutes 12 seconds

F No peripheral 3 minutes 2 seconds 2 minutes 52 seconds

G Blind Did not collect 15 pieces. Collected 4 pieces in 4 minutes Ate only 4 pieces;

1 minute 16 seconds

H Short legs; normal number of digits on hands and feet 55 seconds 3 minutes 2 seconds