What is the role of genes in evolution?
a
Parents with recessive genes die from overproduction.
b
Only recessive genes can be acted on by natural selection.
c
Only traits that are controlled by genes can be acted on by natural selection.
d
The genes of most surviving parents have only dominant alleles.
c
Only traits that are controlled by genes can be acted on by natural selection.
Genes play a crucial role in evolution by determining the traits that are passed down from one generation to the next. These traits can be acted upon by natural selection, with beneficial traits being more likely to be passed on to future generations. Genes contain the instructions for building and maintaining an organism's physical structure and functions, and variations in these genes can lead to different traits that may be better suited for survival and reproduction in a particular environment.