(05.04 MC)

Question

The table below shows the set of traits in four different beetle populations.



Traits in Population
Population Traits
1 Brown-colored beetles, spraying chemicals will not kill them
2 Green-colored beetles, spraying chemicals will kill them
3 Green and brown–colored beetles, spraying chemicals will kill them
4 Green and brown–colored beetles, spraying chemicals will not kill them
Which population of beetles is most likely to become extinct in an environment with increased predators and increased chemical spray due to not enough variation?

(05.04 MC)

The table below shows the set of traits in four different beetle populations.



Traits in Population
Population Traits
1 Brown-colored beetles, spraying chemicals will not kill them
2 Green-colored beetles, spraying chemicals will kill them
3 Green and brown–colored beetles, spraying chemicals will kill them
4 Green and brown–colored beetles, spraying chemicals will not kill them
Which population of beetles is most likely to become extinct in an environment with increased predators and increased chemical spray due to not enough variation?

2

1

4

3

Answer 1

Population 2, which consists of only green-colored beetles that are susceptible to chemicals, is most likely to become extinct in an environment with increased predators and chemical spray due to not enough variation. This population lacks genetic diversity and traits that could help them survive in changing conditions.