Which of the Following Statements Describes an Individual That Is

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements describes an individual that is likely to be the most successful in an evolutionary sense?

• A)a reproductively sterile individual who never falls ill
• B)an organism that dies after five days of life but leaves 10 offspring,all of whom survive to reproduce
• C)a male who mates with 20 females and fathers one offspring
• D)an organism that lives 100 years and leaves two offspring,both of whom survive to reproduce
• E)a female who mates with 20 males and produces two offspring who live to reproduce

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Definitions:

Tire Pressures

The amount of air pressure in tires, critical for optimal vehicle performance and safety.

Overload

A condition where the current flowing through an electrical circuit exceeds the designed capacity, potentially causing damage or failure.

Footprint

The critical contact interface between a tire and the road surface it contacts. Also used to describe the ground uplink/downlink geographic signal area of a satellite communications system; for instance, a truck can move through multiple communication footprints on a cross-continental trip.

Premature Wear

Excessive and early degradation of a component or system, occurring before expected wear out.