Can sunlight change the distribution of traits in a population?(1 point)

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Yes, because the environment is the only factor that can change traits.
Yes, because the environment is the only factor that can change traits.

No, because the environment can only change traits in individual organisms.
No, because the environment can only change traits in individual organisms.

Yes, because the environment can factor into the distribution of traits.
Yes, because the environment can factor into the distribution of traits.

No, because the environment can only change behaviors.

1 answer

The correct response is:

Yes, because the environment can factor into the distribution of traits.

Sunlight and other environmental factors can influence which traits are selected for or against in a population, leading to changes in the frequency of those traits over time through natural selection.