Question
Some of the members of a certain population of jellyfish carry genes that allow them to produce quick bursts of light over a short period of time. Which statement describes how this trait will most likely affect this population of jellyfish in future generations?
A
The percentage of jellyfish with the genes for producing quick bursts of light should increase over time because jellyfish with these genes will be more likely to avoid predators.
B
The percentages of jellyfish with and without the genes for producing quick bursts of light should not change because all jellyfish in this population will be better able to hunt prey.
C
The percentage of jellyfish with the genes for producing quick bursts of light should decrease because these jellyfish will be more easily caught by predators.
D
The genes for producing quick bursts of light should not give any advantage or cause any harm to the jellyfish with these genes.
A
The percentage of jellyfish with the genes for producing quick bursts of light should increase over time because jellyfish with these genes will be more likely to avoid predators.
B
The percentages of jellyfish with and without the genes for producing quick bursts of light should not change because all jellyfish in this population will be better able to hunt prey.
C
The percentage of jellyfish with the genes for producing quick bursts of light should decrease because these jellyfish will be more easily caught by predators.
D
The genes for producing quick bursts of light should not give any advantage or cause any harm to the jellyfish with these genes.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The statement that best describes how the trait of producing quick bursts of light will most likely affect the population of jellyfish in future generations is:
**A. The percentage of jellyfish with the genes for producing quick bursts of light should increase over time because jellyfish with these genes will be more likely to avoid predators.**
This option suggests that the ability to produce light can provide a survival advantage by helping jellyfish evade predators. Traits that enhance survival and reproductive success tend to increase in frequency in a population over time due to natural selection.
**A. The percentage of jellyfish with the genes for producing quick bursts of light should increase over time because jellyfish with these genes will be more likely to avoid predators.**
This option suggests that the ability to produce light can provide a survival advantage by helping jellyfish evade predators. Traits that enhance survival and reproductive success tend to increase in frequency in a population over time due to natural selection.