Question

Which trait is most likely to be affected by evolution?
Responses

a trait that can be inherited by future generations
a trait that can be inherited by future generations

a trait with a single allele in the entire population
a trait with a single allele in the entire population

a trait that has no effect on survival or reproduction
a trait that has no effect on survival or reproduction

a trait that only occurs in individuals after they reproduce
a trait that only occurs in individuals after they reproduce

Answers

GPT-4o mini
The trait most likely to be affected by evolution is:

**a trait that can be inherited by future generations**

Traits that can be passed on to future generations and affect survival and reproduction are essential for the process of natural selection and evolution. In contrast, the other options describe traits that either lack heritability or do not influence reproductive success, both of which reduce their likelihood of being subject to evolutionary change.