Biologists Hypothesize That the Now-Extinct American Cheetah Provided the Selection

question 25

Multiple Choice

Biologists hypothesize that the now-extinct American cheetah provided the selection pressure that led to the swiftness of the pronghorn. Predict how pronghorn speed might change in the next few thousand years.

• A)Pronghorns will continue to become even faster; it's always better to run as fast as possible.
• B)Pronghorns will become slower as individuals divert energy and resources away from running and toward other features that improve fitness.
• C)Pronghorns will maintain their speed; once a characteristic is developed it's always retained.
• D)Pronghorns will maintain their speed because predators like cougars, wolves, and the coyote will remove slower individuals.

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