Study the distribution graph for wild lupines. Which statement could be defended using data from the graph?

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Group of answer choices

All flower color alleles have an equal chance of appearing in the next lupine generation.

There are fewer pink and white lupines due to drought.

Conditions in the environment favor purple lupines.

The population has only one allele for flower color.

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Without being able to see the actual distribution graph for wild lupines, I can provide a general guideline on how to evaluate the statements based on typical data you might find in such graphs.

  1. All flower color alleles have an equal chance of appearing in the next lupine generation.

    • This is unlikely if the graph shows a significant skew toward certain colors, indicating that not all alleles are equally represented.
  2. There are fewer pink and white lupines due to drought.

    • This could be supported if the graph shows a decline in those colors at the same time as a noted drought condition, but would require additional evidence linking the colors to the environmental condition.
  3. Conditions in the environment favor purple lupines.

    • This could be a defendable statement if the graph clearly shows a larger population of purple lupines compared to other colors, suggesting that purple is the most successful flower color under current conditions.
  4. The population has only one allele for flower color.

    • This statement would be unsupported if the graph shows multiple distinct color categories, indicating the presence of multiple alleles.

Based on standard interpretations, if the graph indicates a predominance of purple lupines over others, the statement "Conditions in the environment favor purple lupines." could likely be defended using the data from the graph.