What Condition Would Increase the Chances of a Particular Trait

question 30

Multiple Choice

What condition would increase the chances of a particular trait evolving by natural selection in response to a change in the environment?

• A) a low mutation rate for the trait
• B) high heritability of the trait
• C) a small population size
• D) less variation in fitness

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