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.
Question 12 (1 point)
Why are the gene pools of small populations reduced compared to those of larger populations?
a
inbreeding
b
lack of advantageous traits
c
lack of suitable mates
d
bottleneck events
Question 13 (1 point)
Which variety of mouse is more likely to survive in a dry desert?
a
a mouse that needs more water
b
a mouse that needs less water
c
a mouse that has a shorter tail
d
a mouse that has a longer tail
Question 14 (1 point)
Over time, the variation that gives an advantage
a
can limit the number of individual organisms.
b
becomes less common in the population.
c
can limit the number of selective pressures.
d
becomes more common in the population
Question 15 (1 point)
Which term means making sense of information?
a
evidence
b
reasoning
c
investigation
d
explanation
Question 16 (1 point)
Consider the following scenario: In a muddy lake environment, some fish have brown scales. Most fish, however, have silver scales. Predators have a harder time seeing fish with brown scales. Which term best describes the brown scales?
a
new mutation
b
predominant phenotype
c
inactivated gene
d
advantageous trait
Question 17 (1 point)
How did the Industrial Revolution impact the population of peppered moths in Britain?
a
The light-colored moths became more common.
b
The Industrial Revolution caused the proportions of each color morph in the population to become unequal
c
The dark-colored moths became more common.
d
The Industrial Revolution caused the proportions of each color morph in the population to become equal.
c
The dark-colored moths became more common.
answer all the questions
I apologize for the previous incomplete responses. Here are the accurate answers to all the questions:
Explanation that is accurate about the survival and reproduction of a population:
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.
Reason why the gene pools of small populations are reduced compared to those of larger populations:
a. inbreeding
Variety of mouse more likely to survive in a dry desert:
b. a mouse that needs less water
Over time, the variation that gives an advantage:
d. becomes more common in the population
Term that means making sense of information:
b. reasoning
Best term to describe the brown scales of the fish in a muddy lake environment:
d. advantageous trait
Impact of the Industrial Revolution on the population of peppered moths in Britain:
c. The dark-colored moths became more common.
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