c.Would you expect natural selection to ever result in increases in neutral or detrimental traits? Why or why not? (minimum 4-5 sentences)

Answer 1

Natural selection typically results in the spread and increase of advantageous traits that enhance an organism's survival and reproductive success. Neutral traits, which have no effect on an organism's fitness, are unlikely to be subject to strong selection pressure and therefore would not usually increase as a result of natural selection. Similarly, detrimental traits that reduce an organism's fitness are likely to be selected against and would not be expected to increase in a population over time. However, there are some instances where neutral or detrimental traits may increase due to genetic drift or other factors, but these are generally considered to be exceptions rather than the norm in the process of natural selection.