Suppose a Small Number of Geese Are Born with a Genetic

question 125

Multiple Choice

Suppose a small number of geese are born with a genetic mutation that makes them spend more time caring for their eggs. As a result, more chicks hatch from these eggs that then survive to reproduce themselves. According to the principle of natural selection, which of the following would be the likely result?

• A) Other genetic mutations would start occurring at a faster rate.
• B) The genetically inherited behavior would become more common after many generations.
• C) The genetically inherited behavior would become less common after many generations.
• D) The rate of genetic mutations would slow drastically.

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