Changing Environmental Conditions Would Most Likely Cause an Existing Species

question 1

Multiple Choice

Changing environmental conditions would most likely cause an existing species to undergo ____.

• A) disruptive selection
• B) deleterious mutation
• C) directional selection
• D) stabilizing selection
• E) lethal mutation

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Definitions:

Praying Mantis

A predatory insect known for its distinctive posture that resembles prayer, belonging to the family Mantidae.

Selective Advantage

A genetic or behavioral trait that improves an organism's likelihood of survival and reproduction in a given environment.

Copulation

The act of sexual intercourse between two individuals resulting in the transfer of sperm to fertilize eggs.

Somatosensory Cortex

A region of the brain responsible for processing sensory information from various parts of the body, including touch, temperature, and pain.