The graph represents the outcome of natural selection in a population of Darwin's finches.

Question

Which statement best describes this outcome?

(1 point)
Responses

Finches that are best suited to survive and reproduce (points 1 and 3) are more likely to pass on beneficial traits to their offspring; those less suited (point 2) fail to pass on their traits to their offspring.
Finches that are best suited to survive and reproduce (points 1 and 3) are more likely to pass on beneficial traits to their offspring; those less suited (point 2) fail to pass on their traits to their offspring.

Finches that are least suited to survive and reproduce (points 1 and 3) are more likely to pass on beneficial traits to their offspring; those more suited (point 2) fail to pass on their traits to their offspring.
Finches that are least suited to survive and reproduce (points 1 and 3) are more likely to pass on beneficial traits to their offspring; those more suited (point 2) fail to pass on their traits to their offspring.

Finches that are best suited to survive and reproduce (point 2) are more likely to pass on beneficial traits to their offspring; those less suited (points 1 and 3) fail to pass on their traits to their offspring.
Finches that are best suited to survive and reproduce (point 2) are more likely to pass on beneficial traits to their offspring; those less suited (points 1 and 3) fail to pass on their traits to their offspring.

Finches that are least suited to survive and reproduce (point 2) are more likely to pass on beneficial traits to their offspring; those more suited (points 1 and 3) fail to pass on their traits to their offspring.

Answer 1

The statement that best describes the outcome of natural selection in a population of Darwin's finches is:

"Finches that are best suited to survive and reproduce (points 1 and 3) are more likely to pass on beneficial traits to their offspring; those less suited (point 2) fail to pass on their traits to their offspring."

This statement accurately reflects the concept of natural selection, where individuals that are better adapted to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce, thereby passing on their advantageous traits to their offspring.