Assess which of the following variants from a population would have the maximum relative fitness.
1. Variant that matures and becomes fertile early and is short-lived
II Variant that matures and becomes fertile early and is long-lived.
III. Variant that is robust, long-lived, and sterile.
IV. Variant that matures and becomes fertile late and is long-liyed.
(1 point)
I and IV
III only
II only
I and II
I and II
The variant that matures and becomes fertile early (I and II) would have the maximum relative fitness because it has a greater chance of passing on its genes to future generations compared to the other variants. Early maturity and fertility increase the likelihood of successful reproduction and the transmission of traits to offspring. Being short-lived (variant I) or long-lived (variant II) may have different implications depending on the specific environment and selective pressures, but in general, early maturation and fertility are advantageous traits. Variant III, being robust and long-lived but sterile, would have lower relative fitness as it cannot reproduce and pass on its traits. Variant IV, maturing late and being long-lived, may face challenges in successfully reproducing and passing on its genes compared to the early maturing variants.