Natural selection is a common mechanism for proposing how evolution occurs. Which statements describe how natural selection works over time in a population within an ecosystem? Select ALL that apply.
Responses
A The fitness of the population increases over time as individuals are impacted by natural selection.The fitness of the population increases over time as individuals are impacted by natural selection.
B The population's fitness decreases when traits that are poorly adapted become more common over time.The population's fitness decreases when traits that are poorly adapted become more common over time.
C The fitness of the population remains the same over time but the individuals evolve to become better adapted.The fitness of the population remains the same over time but the individuals evolve to become better adapted.
D Advantageous traits become more prevalent in the population, but may not be found in every member of the population.Advantageous traits become more prevalent in the population, but may not be found in every member of the population.
E The fitness of the population stays the same over time as the population size remains constant at its carrying capacity.
B The population's fitness decreases when traits that are poorly adapted become more common over time.
D Advantageous traits become more prevalent in the population, but may not be found in every member of the population.